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Van Handel Family History

Van Handel Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Handel in North Brabant.

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


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You can see how Van Handel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Handel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Handel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Van Handel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 84% of all the recorded Van Handel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Handel families in 1880.
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There are 868 census records available for the last name Van Handel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Handel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Van Handel. 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 529 military records available for the last name Van Handel. For the veterans among your Van Handel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Handel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Van Handel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Handel in 1969 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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