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Van Worp Family History

Van Worp 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 Gorp, Van Dorn, Van Oort, Van Wert, Van Horn, Van Woert, Van Nort

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Worp 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 51 census records available for the last name Van Worp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Worp 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Worp. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Van Worp. For the veterans among your Van Worp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Worp lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Van Worp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Worp in 1977 was 70, and 85 in 1994.

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