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Van%20cleef Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Cleve .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Van Vleet, Van Leer, Van Fleet, Van Cleave, Van Curen, Van Lear

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You can see how Van%20cleef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van%20cleef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van%20cleef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Van%20cleef families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Van%20cleef's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van%20cleef families in 1880.
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What is the average Van%20cleef lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Van%20cleef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Van%20cleef in 1964 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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