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Van Der Hey Family History

Van Der Hey 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: Von Der Ahe, Vandermey, Van Deren, Vandehey, Vanderbeek, Van Doren

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Van Der Hey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Der Hey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Van Der Hey. 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 132 military records available for the last name Van Der Hey. For the veterans among your Van Der Hey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Der Hey lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Van Der Hey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Der Hey in 2000 was 85, and 56 in 2003.

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