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Van Reet Family History

Van Reet 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 Pelt, Van Hee, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Beek, Van Wert, Van Ert

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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Van Reet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reet 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Van Reet. 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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There are 306 military records available for the last name Van Reet. For the veterans among your Van Reet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Reet lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Van Reet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Reet in 1986 was 33, and 52 in 2004.

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