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Van Nes Family History

Van Nes 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 Ness, Van Nest, Van Es, Mannes, Van Hee, Van Ess, Van Dee

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Where is the Van Nes family from?

You can see how Van Nes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Van Nes families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Nes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Van Nes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Nes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nes 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Van Nes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Van Nes. For the veterans among your Van Nes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Van Nes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Nes in 1983 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Nes 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.

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