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Van Reed Family History

Van Reed 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 Hee, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Beek, Van Dee, Van Heel, Van Zee

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Where is the Van Reed family from?

You can see how Van Reed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reed family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Reed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Van Reed families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Van Reed's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Reed families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reed 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 14,000 census records available for the last name Van Reed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reed 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Van Reed. 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 Reed. For the veterans among your Van Reed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Reed lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Van Reed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Reed in 1968 was 88, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Reed 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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