This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Van Frost family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Van Frost Family History

Van Frost 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 Voorst, Van Oort, Van Hoose, Van Diest, Van Cott, Van Ert

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Van Frost family from?

You can see how Van Frost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Frost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Frost family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Frost's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Frost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Frost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Van Frost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Frost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Frost census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Van Frost

Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Frost. 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.

View all Van Frost immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Van Frost. For the veterans among your Van Frost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Van Frost military records

You've only scratched the surface of Van Frost family history

Discover More

What is the average Van Frost lifespan?

Average Van Frost life expectancy in 1975 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Frost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Frost 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Van Frost family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial