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Vander Pluym Family History

Vander Pluym 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: Vandersluis, Vanderploeg, Vanderlugt, Vanderwoude, Vanderlaan

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Vander Pluym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander Pluym 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vander Pluym. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vander Pluym. For the veterans among your Vander Pluym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vander Pluym lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Vander Pluym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vander Pluym in 1971 was 33, and 58 in 1989.

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