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Van Nek Family History

Van Nek 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 Ek, Van Eck, Van Hee, Van Wyk, Van Ness, Van Beek, Van Dee

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Where is the Van Nek family from?

You can see how Van Nek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Van Nek families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Nek's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Nek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Nek 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 37 census records available for the last name Van Nek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Van Nek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Van Nek. For the veterans among your Van Nek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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