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Van Nat Family History

Van Nat 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 Note, Van Ert, Van Name, Van Nest, Van Nort, Van Zant

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Where is the Van Nat family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Van Nat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nat 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Van Nat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Nat. For the veterans among your Van Nat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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