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Van Overmeer Family History

Van Overmeer 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: Vandermeer, Van Overbeke, Van Ormer, Van Over, Vanderveer, Van Order

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Van Overmeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Overmeer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Van Overmeer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Van Overmeer. For the veterans among your Van Overmeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Overmeer lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Van Overmeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Van Overmeer in 1997 was 85, and 61 in 1998.

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