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Van Gee Family History

Van Gee 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 Hee, Van Dee, Van Zee, Vangen, Vangel, Van Veen, Van Leer

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Where is the Van Gee family from?

You can see how Van Gee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Van Gee families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Van Gee's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Gee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gee 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Gee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gee 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Van Gee. 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 355 military records available for the last name Van Gee. For the veterans among your Van Gee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Gee

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