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Van Eden Family History

Van Eden Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from the town Ede in the province Gelderland.

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


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You can see how Van Eden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Eden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Eden family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Eden's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Eden families in 1920.
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There are 751 census records available for the last name Van Eden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Eden 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Van Eden. 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 871 military records available for the last name Van Eden. For the veterans among your Van Eden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Eden lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Van Eden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Eden in 1982 was 71, and 87 in 1997.

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