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Van Zant Family History

Van Zant Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Zandt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Zant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Zant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Zant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Van Zant families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Zant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Zant families in 1911.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Zant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Zant 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Van Zant. 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 578 military records available for the last name Van Zant. For the veterans among your Van Zant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Zant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Van Zant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Van Zant in 1965 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Zant 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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