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Van Ros Family History

Van Ros 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 Os, Van Roy, Andros, Van Loo, Van Ess, Van Ryn, Van Hoy, Van Tol

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You can see how Van Ros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Van Ros families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Ros's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Ros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Ros 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 Ros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ros 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Van Ros. 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 921 military records available for the last name Van Ros. For the veterans among your Van Ros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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