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Van Rite Family History

Van Rite 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 Tine, Van Note, Van Riper, Van Lith, Van Cise, Van Hise, Van Nice

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Where is the Van Rite family from?

You can see how Van Rite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Rite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Rite family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Rite's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Rite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Rite 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 233 census records available for the last name Van Rite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Rite 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Van Rite. 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 153 military records available for the last name Van Rite. For the veterans among your Van Rite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Rite lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Van Rite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Rite in 1975 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Rite 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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