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Van Stigt Family History

Van Stigt 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 Tine, Van Til, Van Soest, Van Tiem, Van Vliet, Van Skike

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Where is the Van Stigt family from?

You can see how Van Stigt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Stigt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Van Stigt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Stigt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Stigt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Stigt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Van Stigt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Stigt 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Van Stigt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Stigt. For the veterans among your Van Stigt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Stigt lifespan?

Average Van Stigt life expectancy in 2003 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Stigt 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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