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Vanmeer Family History

Vanmeer 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: Vannier, Van Leer, Hanmer, Van Meter, Vandever, Vander, Vanier

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Where is the Vanmeer family from?

You can see how Vanmeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanmeer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vanmeer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Vanmeer families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Vanmeer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanmeer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanmeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vanmeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vanmeer. 67% of Vanmeer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vanmeer women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vanmeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanmeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanmeer 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Vanmeer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vanmeer. For the veterans among your Vanmeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanmeer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vanmeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanmeer in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanmeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanmeer 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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