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Van Hain Family History

Van Hain 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 Huis, Van Haren, Van Horn, Van Hall, Van Tine, Van Hook, Van Dam

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Where is the Van Hain family from?

You can see how Van Hain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hain family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hain's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Van Hain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hain 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 276 census records available for the last name Van Hain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hain 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Hain. 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 100 military records available for the last name Van Hain. For the veterans among your Van Hain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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