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Van Netter Family History

Van Netter 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 Natter, Van Meter, Van Etten, Van Petten, Van Neste, Van Putten

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Where is the Van Netter family from?

You can see how Van Netter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Netter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Netter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Netter families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Van Netter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Netter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Netter 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 145 census records available for the last name Van Netter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Netter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Netter. 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 136 military records available for the last name Van Netter. For the veterans among your Van Netter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Netter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Netter

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