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Van Lingen Family History

Van Lingen 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 Langen, Van Lenten, Van Lanen, Van Engen, Van Dongen, Van Tine

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Where is the Van Lingen family from?

You can see how Van Lingen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Lingen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Lingen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Lingen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Lingen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Lingen 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 182 census records available for the last name Van Lingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Lingen 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Van Lingen. 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 299 military records available for the last name Van Lingen. For the veterans among your Van Lingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Lingen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Van Lingen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Lingen in 1980 was 51, and 7 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Lingen 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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