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Van Nada Family History

Van Nada 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 Name, Cannada, Van Dam, Van Camp, Cannata, Van Dale, Canada

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Where is the Van Nada family from?

You can see how Van Nada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Nada families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Nada's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Van Nada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Nada 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 417 census records available for the last name Van Nada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nada 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Nada. 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 145 military records available for the last name Van Nada. For the veterans among your Van Nada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nada lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Van Nada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Nada in 1989 was 54, and 69 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Nada 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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