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Van Yee Family History

Van Yee 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 Dee, Van Zee, Van Dyke, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Beek

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Where is the Van Yee family from?

You can see how Van Yee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Yee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Yee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Yee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Yee families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Van Yee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Yee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Yee. 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 36 military records available for the last name Van Yee. For the veterans among your Van Yee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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