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Van Melis Family History

Van Melis 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 Pelt, Van Epps, Van Ess, Van Ness, Van Huis, Van Dell, Van Meter

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Van Melis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Melis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Van Melis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Van Melis. For the veterans among your Van Melis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Van Melis life expectancy in 1997 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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