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Van Vast Family History

Van Vast 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 Nest, Van Vorst, Van Zant, Van Wart, Van Sant, Van Dam

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Where is the Van Vast family from?

You can see how Van Vast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Vast family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Van Vast family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Vast's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Vast families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Van Vast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Vast 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Van Vast. 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 7 military records available for the last name Van Vast. For the veterans among your Van Vast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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