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Van Tran Family History

Van Tran 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 Ryn, Van Eman, Van Aman, Van Orman, Van Loan, Van Tine, Van Dam

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Where is the Van Tran family from?

You can see how Van Tran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Tran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Tran family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Tran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Tran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Tran 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 166 census records available for the last name Van Tran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Tran 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Van Tran. 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 Tran. For the veterans among your Van Tran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Tran lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Van Tran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Tran in 1978 was 29, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Tran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Tran 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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