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Van Bee Family History

Van Bee 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 Beek, Van Dee, Van Zee, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Belle

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Where is the Van Bee family from?

You can see how Van Bee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Bee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Bee family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Bee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Bee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Bee 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Bee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Bee 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Bee. 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 976 military records available for the last name Van Bee. For the veterans among your Van Bee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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