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Van Alt Family History

Van Alt 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 Pelt, Anhalt, Van Dale, Van Ert, Van Hall, Van Ark, Vandal

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Where is the Van Alt family from?

You can see how Van Alt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Alt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Alt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Alt families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Alt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Alt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Alt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Alt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Van Alt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Alt. For the veterans among your Van Alt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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