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Van Conant Family History

Van Conant 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 Court, Van Cott, Van Zant, Van Sant, Van Loan, Conant, Ancona

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Where is the Van Conant family from?

You can see how Van Conant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Conant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Conant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Conant families living in Michigan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Van Conant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Conant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Conant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Van Conant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Conant 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Conant. 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 258 military records available for the last name Van Conant. For the veterans among your Van Conant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Conant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Van Conant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Van Conant in 1966 was 92, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Conant 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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