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Van Kerk Family History

Van Kerk 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 Kirk, Van Eck, Van Beek, Van Wert, Van Ert, Van Ark, Van Ek

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Where is the Van Kerk family from?

You can see how Van Kerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kerk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Kerk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Kerk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Kerk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kerk 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 118 census records available for the last name Van Kerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kerk 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Van Kerk. 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 19 military records available for the last name Van Kerk. For the veterans among your Van Kerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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