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Van Hamert Family History

Van Hamert 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 Hemert, Van Gemert, Van Wert, Van Haren, Van Ert, Van Name

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Where is the Van Hamert family from?

You can see how Van Hamert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hamert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hamert family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hamert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Hamert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hamert 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 30 census records available for the last name Van Hamert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hamert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Van Hamert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Hamert. For the veterans among your Van Hamert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Hamert

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