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Van Esse Family History

Van Esse 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 Essen, Van Ess, Van Asse, Van Ness, Von Essen, Van Oss, Van Cise

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Where is the Van Esse family from?

You can see how Van Esse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Esse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Esse families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Esse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Esse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Esse 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 300 census records available for the last name Van Esse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Esse 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Van Esse. 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 195 military records available for the last name Van Esse. For the veterans among your Van Esse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Esse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Esse 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Esse

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