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Vander Plaat Family History

Vander Plaat 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: Vanderplaats, Vanderlaan, Vanderwaal, Vandersloot, Vanderbilt

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Vander Plaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Plaat 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vander Plaat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 10 military records available for the last name Vander Plaat. For the veterans among your Vander Plaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Plaat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vander Plaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vander Plaat in 1967 was 95, and 53 in 2004.

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