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Van Hornbeck Family History

Van Hornbeck 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 Horne, Van Nortwick, Van Horn, Hornbeck, Vanderbeck, Langhorne

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Where is the Van Hornbeck family from?

You can see how Van Hornbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hornbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hornbeck family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Hornbeck's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Hornbeck families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Van Hornbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hornbeck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Van Hornbeck. 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 20 military records available for the last name Van Hornbeck. For the veterans among your Van Hornbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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