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Van Ormer Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a habitational name for someone from Normer on the former island of Wieringen North Holland.

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


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You can see how Van Ormer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ormer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ormer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 63 Van Ormer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Van Ormer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Van Ormer families in 1880.
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There are 637 census records available for the last name Van Ormer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ormer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Van Ormer. 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 523 military records available for the last name Van Ormer. For the veterans among your Van Ormer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ormer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Van Ormer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Van Ormer in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2002.

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