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Van Reit Family History

Van Reit 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 Pelt, Van Wert, Van Ert, Van Nest, Van Eck, Van Hee, Van Ess

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Where is the Van Reit family from?

You can see how Van Reit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Van Reit family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Reit's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Reit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reit 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 166 census records available for the last name Van Reit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reit 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Van Reit. 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 558 military records available for the last name Van Reit. For the veterans among your Van Reit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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