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Van Hust Family History

Van Hust 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 Huss, Van Huis, Van Hout, Van Heest, Van Nest, Van Hise, Van Hook

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Where is the Van Hust family from?

You can see how Van Hust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hust family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Hust families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hust's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Hust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hust 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 146 census records available for the last name Van Hust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hust 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Hust. 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 50 military records available for the last name Van Hust. For the veterans among your Van Hust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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