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Van Baar Family History

Van Baar 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 Lear, Van Dam, Van Camp, Van Dale, Van Leer, Van Over, Van Beek

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Where is the Van Baar family from?

You can see how Van Baar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Baar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Van Baar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Baar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Baar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Baar 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 94 census records available for the last name Van Baar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Baar 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Van Baar. 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 101 military records available for the last name Van Baar. For the veterans among your Van Baar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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