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Van Ommen Family History

Van Ommen 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 Ormer, Van Orden, Van Osten, Van Orman, Van Essen, Van Dusen

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Where is the Van Ommen family from?

You can see how Van Ommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ommen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ommen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Van Ommen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Ommen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Ommen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Ommen 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 352 census records available for the last name Van Ommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ommen 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Van Ommen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Van Ommen. For the veterans among your Van Ommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ommen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Van Ommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Van Ommen in 1979 was 21, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Ommen 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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