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Van Splinter Family History

Van Splinter 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 Slooten, Van Lenten, Splinter, Van Sciver, Anslinger

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Where is the Van Splinter family from?

You can see how Van Splinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Splinter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Splinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Van Splinter families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Splinter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Splinter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Van Splinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Splinter 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Van Splinter. 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 56 military records available for the last name Van Splinter. For the veterans among your Van Splinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Splinter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Van Splinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Van Splinter in 1969 was 71, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Splinter 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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