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Van Vert Family History

Van Vert 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 Wert, Van Ert, Van Pelt, Van Every, Van Veen, Van Oort, Van Over

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Where is the Van Vert family from?

You can see how Van Vert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Vert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Vert families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Vert's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Vert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Vert 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 243 census records available for the last name Van Vert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Van Vert. 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 98 military records available for the last name Van Vert. For the veterans among your Van Vert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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