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Van Raelte Family History

Van Raelte 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 Daele, Van Pelt, Van Dale, Van Belle, Van Zante, Van Neste

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Where is the Van Raelte family from?

You can see how Van Raelte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Raelte family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Raelte families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Raelte's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Raelte families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Van Raelte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Raelte 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 Raelte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Van Raelte. For the veterans among your Van Raelte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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