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Van Meter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Meeteren.

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


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You can see how Van Meter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Meter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Meter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 140 Van Meter families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Van Meter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Meter families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Van Meter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Van Meter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Van Meter in 1955 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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