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Van De Vanter Family History

Van De Vanter 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 Devanter, Van Deventer, Van Devender, Vandevander, Vandewater

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Where is the Van De Vanter family from?

You can see how Van De Vanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van De Vanter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van De Vanter family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van De Vanter's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van De Vanter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van De Vanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van De Vanter 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 De Vanter. 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 De Vanter. For the veterans among your Van De Vanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van De Vanter 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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