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Van Grunsven Family History

Van Grunsven 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 Grinsven, Van Drunen, Van Dusen, Van Bruggen, Van Vranken

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Van Grunsven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Grunsven 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

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Van Grunsven. For the veterans among your Van Grunsven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Grunsven lifespan?

Average Van Grunsven life expectancy in 1997 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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