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Van Bridger Family History

Van Bridger 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 Bruggen, Van Riper, Van Order, Van Bramer, Van Bibber, Cambridge

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Where is the Van Bridger family from?

You can see how Van Bridger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bridger family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Van Bridger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Bridger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Bridger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Bridger 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Bridger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bridger 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 Bridger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Bridger. For the veterans among your Van Bridger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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