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Van Sile Family History

Van Sile 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 Zile, Van Tine, Van Dale, Van Til, Vasile, Van Cise, Van Hise

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Where is the Van Sile family from?

You can see how Van Sile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Sile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Sile family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Sile's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Sile families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Van Sile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Sile 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Sile. 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 400 military records available for the last name Van Sile. For the veterans among your Van Sile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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