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Van Devanter Family History

Van Devanter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Deventer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Devanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Devanter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Devanter families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Devanter's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Van Devanter families in 1880.
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There are 113 census records available for the last name Van Devanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Devanter 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Van Devanter. 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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There are 80 military records available for the last name Van Devanter. For the veterans among your Van Devanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Devanter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Van Devanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Devanter in 1969 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

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