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Van Ward Family History

Van Ward 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 Wart, Van Wert, Von Wald, Van Ark, Van Lare, Tankard, Van Dam

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Where is the Van Ward family from?

You can see how Van Ward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ward family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ward families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Van Ward families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Ward's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Van Ward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Ward 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 20,000 census records available for the last name Van Ward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ward 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Van Ward. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Van Ward. For the veterans among your Van Ward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ward lifespan?

Average Van Ward life expectancy in 1970 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Ward 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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