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Van Mar Family History

Van Mar 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 Dam, Van Eman, Van Ark, Van Aman, Van Matre, Van Lare, Van Lear

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Where is the Van Mar family from?

You can see how Van Mar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Mar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Mar family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Mar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Mar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Mar 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Van Mar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Mar 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Van Mar. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Van Mar. For the veterans among your Van Mar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Mar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Mar 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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