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Van Graven Family History

Van Graven 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 Straten, Van Vranken, Van Aken, Van Haren, Van Lanen, Van Gerpen

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Where is the Van Graven family from?

You can see how Van Graven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Graven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Graven family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Graven's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Graven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Graven 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 78 census records available for the last name Van Graven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Graven 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Van Graven. 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 10 military records available for the last name Van Graven. For the veterans among your Van Graven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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