This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Van Collom family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Van Collom Family History

Van Collom 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 Hook, Van Loo, Van Court, Van Dell, Van Hulle, Van Tol, Van Allen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Van Collom family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Collom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Van Collom.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Van Collom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Van Collom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Collom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Van Collom

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Collom. 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.

View all Van Collom immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Van Collom. For the veterans among your Van Collom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Van Collom military records

You've only scratched the surface of Van Collom family history

Discover More

What is the average Van Collom lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Van Collom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Collom in 1989 was 72, and 78 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Collom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Collom 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Van Collom family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial