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Van George Family History

Van George 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: St. George, De George, Van Gorp, Van Bergen, Van Gerpen, Van Gorden

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Where is the Van George family from?

You can see how Van George families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van George family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Van George families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Van George families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van George's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van George families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van George 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 123 census records available for the last name Van George. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van George 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Van George. 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 111 military records available for the last name Van George. For the veterans among your Van George ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van George 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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