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Van Dyck Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Van Dijk.

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


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You can see how Van Dyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dyck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Dyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 127 Van Dyck families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Van Dyck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Dyck families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Dyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dyck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Van Dyck. 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 755 military records available for the last name Van Dyck. For the veterans among your Van Dyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Dyck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Dyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Dyck in 1967 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Dyck 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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