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Van Nice Family History

Van Nice Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Ness.

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


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You can see how Van Nice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nice family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Nice families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Van Nice's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Van Nice families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Van Nice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nice 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Van Nice. 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 623 military records available for the last name Van Nice. For the veterans among your Van Nice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nice lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Nice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Nice in 1967 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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