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Van Stratt Family History

Van Stratt 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 Ostrand, Langstraat, Van Sant, Anstett, Van Oort

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Where is the Van Stratt family from?

You can see how Van Stratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Stratt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Van Stratt families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Stratt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Stratt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Stratt 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 82 census records available for the last name Van Stratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Stratt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Stratt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Van Stratt. For the veterans among your Van Stratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Stratt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Van Stratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Van Stratt in 1976 was 77, and 88 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Stratt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Stratt 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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