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Van Baman Family History

Van Baman 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 Aman, Van Eman, Van Orman, Van Dam, Van Camp, Van Buren

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Where is the Van Baman family from?

You can see how Van Baman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Baman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Van Baman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Baman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Baman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Van Baman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Baman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Van Baman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Van Baman. For the veterans among your Van Baman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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