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Where is the Van Wie family from?

You can see how Van Wie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 218 Van Wie families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Van Wie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Wie families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Van Wie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wie 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Van Wie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Van Wie. For the veterans among your Van Wie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Van Wie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Van Wie in 1958 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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