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Van Gent Family History

Van Gent 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: Vangen, Van Pelt, Van Wert, Van Ert, Van Nest, Van Zant, Van Sant

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Where is the Van Gent family from?

You can see how Van Gent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Gent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Van Gent families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Gent's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Van Gent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gent 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 558 census records available for the last name Van Gent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gent 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Van Gent. 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 224 military records available for the last name Van Gent. For the veterans among your Van Gent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Gent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Van Gent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Gent in 1969 was 85, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Gent 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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