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Van Henden Family History

Van Henden 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 Lenten, Van Handel, Van Engen, Van Heusen, Van Essen, Van Hee

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Where is the Van Henden family from?

You can see how Van Henden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Henden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Henden family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Henden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Henden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Henden 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 42 census records available for the last name Van Henden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Henden 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Van Henden. 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 15 military records available for the last name Van Henden. For the veterans among your Van Henden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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