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Van Cool Family History

Van Cool 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 Hook, Van Loo, Van Tol, Van Cott, Van Loon, Van Rooy, Van Hoof

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Where is the Van Cool family from?

You can see how Van Cool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Cool family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Cool family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Cool's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Cool families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Cool 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 343 census records available for the last name Van Cool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Cool 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Van Cool. 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 301 military records available for the last name Van Cool. For the veterans among your Van Cool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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