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Van Marter Surname Meaning

Altered form of Van Mater a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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You can see how Van Marter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Marter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Marter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Van Marter families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Van Marter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Marter families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Van Marter. 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 363 military records available for the last name Van Marter. For the veterans among your Van Marter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Marter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Van Marter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Marter in 1962 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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