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Van Burt Family History

Van Burt 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 Buren, Van Oort, Van Court, Van Wert, Van Ert, Van Brunt

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Where is the Van Burt family from?

You can see how Van Burt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Burt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Burt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Burt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Burt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Van Burt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Burt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Van Burt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 570 military records available for the last name Van Burt. For the veterans among your Van Burt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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