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Von Ness Family History

Von Ness 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 Ness, Van Ess, Van Nest, Bonness, Holness, Sandness, Boness

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You can see how Von Ness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Ness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Ness family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Ness's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Von Ness families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Von Ness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Ness 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Von Ness. 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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There are 899 military records available for the last name Von Ness. For the veterans among your Von Ness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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