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Van Hart Family History

Van Hart 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 Oort, Van Wert, Van Haren, Van Horn, Van Ert, Van Hout

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Where is the Van Hart family from?

You can see how Van Hart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Van Hart families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hart's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Van Hart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hart 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Van Hart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hart 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Van Hart. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Hart. For the veterans among your Van Hart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hart lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Van Hart in 1967 was 91, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hart 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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