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Van Eperen Family History

Van Eperen 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 Beveren, Van Deren, Van Wieren, Van Essen, Van Every, Van Buren

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Van Eperen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Eperen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Van Eperen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Van Eperen. For the veterans among your Van Eperen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Eperen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Van Eperen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Eperen in 1968 was 66, and 79 in 2002.

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