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Van Harten Family History

Van Harten 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 Haren, Van Zanten, Van Houten, Van Marter, Van Asten, Van Patten

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Where is the Van Harten family from?

You can see how Van Harten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Harten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Harten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Harten families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Van Harten's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Harten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Harten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Van Harten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Harten 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Van Harten. 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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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Van Harten. For the veterans among your Van Harten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Harten lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Van Harten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Harten in 1979 was 67, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Harten 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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