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Van Dahlen Family History

Van Dahlen 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 Dalen, Van Dale, Van Allen, Van Dellen, Van Daele, Van Dusen

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Where is the Van Dahlen family from?

You can see how Van Dahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dahlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Dahlen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dahlen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Dahlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Dahlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Van Dahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dahlen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Dahlen. 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 93 military records available for the last name Van Dahlen. For the veterans among your Van Dahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dahlen lifespan?

Average Van Dahlen life expectancy in 1986 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dahlen 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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