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Van Lare Family History

Van Lare Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Laar. Compare Lare.

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


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You can see how Van Lare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Lare family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Lare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Van Lare families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Lare's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Lare families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Van Lare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Lare 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Van Lare. 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 281 military records available for the last name Van Lare. For the veterans among your Van Lare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Lare lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Van Lare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Van Lare in 1972 was 23, and 63 in 2003.

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