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Van Staveren Family History

Van Staveren 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 Beveren, Van Someren, Van Veen, Van Straten, Van Haren

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Where is the Van Staveren family from?

You can see how Van Staveren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Staveren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Van Staveren family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Staveren's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Staveren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Staveren 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 533 census records available for the last name Van Staveren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Staveren 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Van Staveren. 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 39 military records available for the last name Van Staveren. For the veterans among your Van Staveren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Staveren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Van Staveren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van Staveren in 1967 was 92, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Staveren 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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