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Van Face Family History

Van Face 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 Dale, Van Name, Van Lare, Van Nice, Van Tine, Van Dam, Van Dyke

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Where is the Van Face family from?

You can see how Van Face families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Face family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Face families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Face's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Face families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Face 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 48 census records available for the last name Van Face. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Face 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 Face. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Face. For the veterans among your Van Face ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Face ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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