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Vander Straten Family History

Vander Straten 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 Straten, Vandersteen, Vanderstelt, Vanderhorst, Vanderlaan

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There are 47 census records available for the last name Vander Straten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Straten 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

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Vander Straten. For the veterans among your Vander Straten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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