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Van Der Heyd Family History

Van Der Heyd 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 Heide, Vanderheyden, Von Der Haar, Von Der Ahe, Vandermey

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Passenger Lists

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There are 9 military records available for the last name Van Der Heyd. For the veterans among your Van Der Heyd 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 Heyd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Van Der Heyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Van Der Heyd in 1967 was 81, and 59 in 2002.

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