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Where is the Van Mater family from?

You can see how Van Mater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Mater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Mater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Van Mater families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Van Mater's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Mater families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Mater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Mater 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Van Mater. 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 785 military records available for the last name Van Mater. For the veterans among your Van Mater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Mater lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Van Mater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Van Mater in 1978 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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