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Van Leer Family History

Van Leer Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Leer a town in Lower Saxony Germany.

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


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You can see how Van Leer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Leer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Leer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Van Leer families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Van Leer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Leer families in 1880.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Leer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Leer 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Van Leer. 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 693 military records available for the last name Van Leer. For the veterans among your Van Leer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Leer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Van Leer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Leer in 1965 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Leer 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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