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Van Reo Family History

Van Reo 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 Hee, Van Loo, Van Ryn, Van Dee, Van Rooy, Van Wey, Van Zee

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Where is the Van Reo family from?

You can see how Van Reo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Reo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Reo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Reo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Reo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Reo 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 547 census records available for the last name Van Reo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Reo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Reo. 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 747 military records available for the last name Van Reo. For the veterans among your Van Reo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Van Reo

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