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Van Gerder Family History

Van Gerder 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 Gelder, Van Gorder, Van Gerpen, Van Order, Van Gorden, Van Gilder

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Where is the Van Gerder family from?

You can see how Van Gerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gerder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Gerder families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Van Gerder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Gerder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gerder 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 52 census records available for the last name Van Gerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gerder 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 Gerder. 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 7 military records available for the last name Van Gerder. For the veterans among your Van Gerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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