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Van Zante Family History

Van Zante Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Zanten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Zante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Zante family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Zante families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Van Zante families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Zante's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Zante families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Van Zante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Zante 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Van Zante. 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 85 military records available for the last name Van Zante. For the veterans among your Van Zante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Zante lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Van Zante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Zante in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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