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Van Dall Family History

Van Dall 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 Dale, Van Dell, Van Hall, Vandall, Sandall, Van Dam, Randall

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Where is the Van Dall family from?

You can see how Van Dall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Dall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Dall families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Dall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Dall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Van Dall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Dall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Van Dall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Dall. For the veterans among your Van Dall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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