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Van Wei Family History

Van Wei 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 Wey, Van Hee, Van Wyk, Van Wert, Van Dee, Van Zee, Van Ek, Van Es

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Where is the Van Wei family from?

You can see how Van Wei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wei family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Wei families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Van Wei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Wei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Wei 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 472 census records available for the last name Van Wei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wei 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Van Wei. 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 498 military records available for the last name Van Wei. For the veterans among your Van Wei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wei lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Wei 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Wei

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