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Van Der Aa Family History

Van Der Aa 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: Vanderaa, Von Der Au, Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderwal, Von Der Haar

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There are 117 census records available for the last name Van Der Aa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Der Aa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 26 military records available for the last name Van Der Aa. For the veterans among your Van Der Aa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Van Der Aa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Van Der Aa in 1985 was 79, and 43 in 2003.

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