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Van Nett Family History

Van Nett 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 Nest, Vannett, Van Pelt, Van Ness, Van Wert, Van Cott, Van Note

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Where is the Van Nett family from?

You can see how Van Nett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Van Nett families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Nett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Nett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Van Nett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Nett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Van Nett. For the veterans among your Van Nett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nett lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Van Nett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Nett in 1988 was 40, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Nett 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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