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Van Nort Family History

Van Nort Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Noord.

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


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You can see how Van Nort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Nort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Nort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Van Nort families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Van Nort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Nort families in 1880.
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There are 876 census records available for the last name Van Nort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Nort 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Van Nort. 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 164 military records available for the last name Van Nort. For the veterans among your Van Nort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Nort lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Van Nort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Van Nort in 1972 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

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