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Van Greene Family History

Van Greene 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 Treese, Van Veen, Van Gerpen, Van Trease, Van Gorden, Van Orden

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Where is the Van Greene family from?

You can see how Van Greene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Greene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Greene family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Greene's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Van Greene families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Van Greene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Greene 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Van Greene. 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 693 military records available for the last name Van Greene. For the veterans among your Van Greene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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