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Van Young Family History

Van Young 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 Dorn, Van Court, Van Horn, Van Loon, Van Hout, Van Hyning

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Where is the Van Young family from?

You can see how Van Young families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Young family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Van Young families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Young family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Young's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Young families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Van Young. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Young 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Van Young. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Van Young. For the veterans among your Van Young ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Young lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Van Young life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Van Young in 1993 was 87, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Young 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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