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Van Sciven Family History

Van Sciven 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 Sciver, Van Skiver, Van Kuiken, Van Boven, Van Leuven, Van Cise

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Where is the Van Sciven family from?

You can see how Van Sciven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Sciven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Van Sciven families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Sciven's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Sciven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Van Sciven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Sciven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van Sciven. 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 Sciven. For the veterans among your Van Sciven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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