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Van Hying Family History

Van Hying 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 Hyning, Van Tine, Van Ryzin, Van Ryn, Van Huis, Van Horn

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Where is the Van Hying family from?

You can see how Van Hying families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hying family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hying family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hying's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Hying families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hying 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 57 census records available for the last name Van Hying. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hying 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Hying. 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 7 military records available for the last name Van Hying. For the veterans among your Van Hying ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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