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Van Knight Family History

Van Knight 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: Bauknight, Macknight, Knight, Van Kuiken, Van Kirk, Mcknight

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Where is the Van Knight family from?

You can see how Van Knight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Knight family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Knight family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Van Knight's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Van Knight families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Van Knight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Knight 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Van Knight. 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 853 military records available for the last name Van Knight. For the veterans among your Van Knight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Knight lifespan?

Average Van Knight life expectancy in 1994 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Knight 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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