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Van Kant Family History

Van Kant 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 Zant, Van Sant, Van Zandt, Van Wart, Van Zante, Van Sandt

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Where is the Van Kant family from?

You can see how Van Kant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Kant family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Kant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kant 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 83 census records available for the last name Van Kant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kant 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Van Kant. 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 100 military records available for the last name Van Kant. For the veterans among your Van Kant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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