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Van Nate Family History

Van Nate 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 Note, Van Name, Van Dale, Van Natter, Van Matre, Van Lare

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You can see how Van Nate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Nate families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Nate's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Nate families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Van Nate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nate 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Nate. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Nate. For the veterans among your Van Nate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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