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Van Krog Family History

Van Krog 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 Roy, Van Hook, Van Loo, Van Kirk, Van Ryn, Van Hoy, Van Tol

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Where is the Van Krog family from?

You can see how Van Krog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Krog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Krog family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Krog's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Van Krog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Krog 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 114 census records available for the last name Van Krog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Krog 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Krog. 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 8 military records available for the last name Van Krog. For the veterans among your Van Krog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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