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Van Burren Family History

Van Burren 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 Buren, Van Bergen, Van Curen, Van Vuren, Van Duren, Van Kuren

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Where is the Van Burren family from?

You can see how Van Burren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Burren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Van Burren families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Van Burren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Burren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Van Burren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Burren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Van Burren. 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 14 military records available for the last name Van Burren. For the veterans among your Van Burren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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