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Van Long Family History

Van Long 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 Loo, Van Loon, Van Loan, Van Tine, Van Hook, Van Dorn, Hanlon

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Where is the Van Long family from?

You can see how Van Long families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Long family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Long family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Van Long's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Van Long families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Long 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 12,000 census records available for the last name Van Long. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Long 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Van Long. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Van Long. For the veterans among your Van Long ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Long lifespan?

Average Van Long life expectancy in 1984 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Long 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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