Origins of the Van Emden surname
About the Van Emdens
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Interesting facts about Van emden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Van emden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Van emdens most likely to marry?
Courants
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What are the most common Van emden first names?
Herman A
Jacob
Elizabeth
Eva
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Common jobs for Van emdens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Van emdens in 1921
Dance School
1
Dressmaker
1
Living On Own Means
1
Common male occupations for Van emdens in 1921
Cigar - Maker
2
Cigar Maker
2
Book - Binder
1
Electric Battery - Maker
1
Fireman
1
