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Van Petters Family History

Van Petters 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 Petten, Van Putten, Van Natter, Van Meter, Van Etten, Van Patten

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Where is the Van Petters family from?

You can see how Van Petters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Petters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Petters family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Petters's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Petters families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Van Petters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Petters 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Van Petters. 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 9 military records available for the last name Van Petters. For the veterans among your Van Petters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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