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Van%20sciver Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Schuyven itself avariant of Van Scheijven unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Van Skiver, Vandiver, Van Acker, Van Riper, Van Slyke, Van Natter

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Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Van%20sciver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van%20sciver in 1953 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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