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Van Kane Family History

Van Kane 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 Tine, Van Dale, Van Lanen, Van Name, Van Dyne, Van Lare, Van Zant

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Where is the Van Kane family from?

You can see how Van Kane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Kane family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kane's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Kane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kane 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Kane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kane 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Van Kane. 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 313 military records available for the last name Van Kane. For the veterans among your Van Kane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Kane lifespan?

Average Van Kane life expectancy in 2003 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Kane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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