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Van Vas Family History

Van Vas 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 Dam, Van Ess, Van Oss, Vanegas, Van Es, Van Os, Van Eps, Vadas

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Where is the Van Vas family from?

You can see how Van Vas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Vas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Vas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Vas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Vas 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 308 census records available for the last name Van Vas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Van Vas. 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 461 military records available for the last name Van Vas. For the veterans among your Van Vas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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