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Van Sant Family History

Van Sant Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: variant of Van Sandt or of Dutch Van Zandt. This form of the surname is not found in the Netherlands.

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


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You can see how Van Sant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Sant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Sant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Van Sant families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Van Sant's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Van Sant families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

There are 623 immigration records available for the last name Van Sant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Sant. For the veterans among your Van Sant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Sant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Van Sant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Sant in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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