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Vander Mate Family History

Vander Mate 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: Vandermark, Vandermay, Vanderwaal, Vanderwoude, Vanderlaan

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Where is the Vander Mate family from?

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

There are 42 census records available for the last name Vander Mate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Mate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vander Mate. 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 74 military records available for the last name Vander Mate. For the veterans among your Vander Mate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Mate lifespan?

Average Vander Mate life expectancy in 1991 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vander Mate 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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