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Van Daver Family History

Van Daver 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 Dover, Van Dale, Van Over, Vandaveer, Vandiver, Van Duser

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Where is the Van Daver family from?

You can see how Van Daver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Daver family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Daver families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Van Daver's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Van Daver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Daver 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 38 census records available for the last name Van Daver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Daver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Van Daver. 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 11 military records available for the last name Van Daver. For the veterans among your Van Daver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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