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Van Walkenburgh Family History

Van Walkenburgh 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 Valkenburgh, Van Valkenburg, Van Volkenburg, Vandenburgh

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Where is the Van Walkenburgh family from?

You can see how Van Walkenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Walkenburgh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Walkenburgh families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Van Walkenburgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Walkenburgh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Van Walkenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Walkenburgh 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 Walkenburgh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Van Walkenburgh. For the veterans among your Van Walkenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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