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Van Der Zee Family History

Van Der Zee 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: Vanderzee, Von Der Ahe, Van Deren, Vanderweele, Vanderbeek

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Where is the Van Der Zee family from?

You can see how Van Der Zee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Der Zee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Der Zee family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Der Zee's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Der Zee families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Van Der Zee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Der Zee 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Van Der Zee. 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 59 military records available for the last name Van Der Zee. For the veterans among your Van Der Zee 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 Zee lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Van Der Zee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Der Zee in 1975 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Der Zee 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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