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Van Holsen Family History

Van Holsen 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 Hoesen, Van Housen, Van Hoose, Van Houten, Van Fossen, Van Hooser

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Where is the Van Holsen family from?

You can see how Van Holsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Holsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Holsen family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Van Holsen's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Van Holsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Van Holsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Holsen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Van Holsen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Van Holsen. For the veterans among your Van Holsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Holsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Holsen 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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