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Van Deken Family History

Van Deken 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 Deren, Van Dyken, Van Dyke, Van Dusen, Van Doren, Van Veen

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Where is the Van Deken family from?

You can see how Van Deken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Deken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Deken families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Deken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Deken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Deken 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 5 census records available for the last name Van Deken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Deken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Deken. 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 military records available for the last name Van Deken. For the veterans among your Van Deken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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