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Van Reem Family History

Van Reem 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 Hee, Van Veen, Van Leer, Van Beek, Van Dee, Van Tiem, Van Heel

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Where is the Van Reem family from?

You can see how Van Reem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Reem families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Reem's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Reem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reem 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 32 census records available for the last name Van Reem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Reem. 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 69 military records available for the last name Van Reem. For the veterans among your Van Reem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Reem

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