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Van Heest Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a drying-kiln for the preparation of madder.

Dutch eest means ‘oast-house’ or someone living near a place where ash-trees grow.

Dutch Est refers to this location as well.

This name reflects the geographical and environmental features of the area.

Such names are common in Dutch topography, highlighting the relationship between people and their surroundings.

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

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You can see how Van Heest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Heest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Heest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Heest families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Heest's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Heest families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Van Heest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Heest 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Van Heest. 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 86 military records available for the last name Van Heest. For the veterans among your Van Heest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Heest lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Van Heest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Heest in 1976 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

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