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Van Nest Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch and Flemish Van Neste.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Nest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Van Nest families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Nest's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Nest families in 1911.
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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Van Nest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nest 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Van Nest. 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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There are 962 military records available for the last name Van Nest. For the veterans among your Van Nest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nest lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Van Nest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Van Nest in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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