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Van Doop Family History

Van Doop 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 Hook, Van Dorn, Van Loo, Van Gorp, Van Loon, Van Rooy, Van Doorn

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Where is the Van Doop family from?

You can see how Van Doop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Doop family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Van Doop family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Doop's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Van Doop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Doop 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 15 census records available for the last name Van Doop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Doop 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 Doop. 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 5 military records available for the last name Van Doop. For the veterans among your Van Doop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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