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Van Harp Family History

Van Harp 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 Camp, Van Gorp, Van Haren, Van Horn, Van Hall, Van Ark, Van Lare

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Where is the Van Harp family from?

You can see how Van Harp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Harp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Harp families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Harp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Harp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Harp 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 680 census records available for the last name Van Harp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Harp 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Van Harp. 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 97 military records available for the last name Van Harp. For the veterans among your Van Harp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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