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Van Donselaar Family History

Van Donselaar 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 Domelen, Van Dolah, Van Hooser, Van Duser, Van Dusseldorp

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Where is the Van Donselaar family from?

You can see how Van Donselaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Donselaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Donselaar families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Donselaar's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Donselaar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Van Donselaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Donselaar 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Van Donselaar. 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 27 military records available for the last name Van Donselaar. For the veterans among your Van Donselaar 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 Donselaar 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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