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Van Volen Family History

Van Volen 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 Doren, Van Veen, Van Vooren, Van Allen, Van Boven, Van Vuren

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Where is the Van Volen family from?

You can see how Van Volen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Volen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Van Volen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Volen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Volen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Van Volen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Volen 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 Volen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Van Volen. For the veterans among your Van Volen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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