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Van Slyk Family History

Van Slyk 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 Slyke, Van Wyk, Van Scoyk, Van Dyk, Van Hook, Van Dyke, Van Zyl

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Where is the Van Slyk family from?

You can see how Van Slyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Slyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Slyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Slyk families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Van Slyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Slyk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Van Slyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Slyk 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 Slyk. 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 Slyk. For the veterans among your Van Slyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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