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Van Dester Family History

Van Dester 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 Meter, Van Duser, Van Neste, Manchester, Vandeveer, Van Essen

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Where is the Van Dester family from?

You can see how Van Dester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Dester family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Dester's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Dester families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Van Dester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dester 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 Dester. 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 Dester. For the veterans among your Van Dester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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