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Van Leis Family History

Van Leis 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 Ess, Van Leer, Van Ness, Van Huis, Van Lear, Van Es, Van Eps

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Where is the Van Leis family from?

You can see how Van Leis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Leis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Leis family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Leis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Leis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Leis 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 190 census records available for the last name Van Leis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Leis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Leis. 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 130 military records available for the last name Van Leis. For the veterans among your Van Leis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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