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Van Bussum Family History

Van Bussum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Rossum, Van Berkum, Van Huss, Van Essen, Van Tassel, Van Dusen

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Where is the Van Bussum family from?

You can see how Van Bussum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bussum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Bussum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Bussum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Bussum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Bussum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Van Bussum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bussum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Van Bussum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Van Bussum. For the veterans among your Van Bussum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Bussum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Van Bussum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Van Bussum in 1977 was 65, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Bussum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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