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Van Gough Family History

Van Gough 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 Court, Van Gorp, Van Dolah, Van Hout, Malbrough, Van Hook

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Where is the Van Gough family from?

You can see how Van Gough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Gough family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Van Gough families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Gough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Gough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Gough 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Gough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Gough 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Gough. 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 63 military records available for the last name Van Gough. For the veterans among your Van Gough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Gough 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Gough

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