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Vanmarel Family History

Vanmarel 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 Arkel, Amaral, Valcarcel, Vangel, Kanarek, Van Aken, Van Haren

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Where is the Vanmarel family from?

You can see how Vanmarel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanmarel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vanmarel families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vanmarel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vanmarel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanmarel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vanmarel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vanmarel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanmarel 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 Vanmarel. 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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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Vanmarel. For the veterans among your Vanmarel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanmarel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vanmarel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vanmarel in 1964 was 57, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanmarel 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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