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Van Westering Family History

Van Westering 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 Koevering, Van Meeteren, Van Essen, Van Lenten, Von Stein

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Where is the Van Westering family from?

You can see how Van Westering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Westering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Westering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Westering families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Westering's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Westering families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Van Westering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Westering 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Van Westering. 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 6 military records available for the last name Van Westering. For the veterans among your Van Westering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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