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Van Hemert Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Netherlands called Hemert including Ophemert and Nederhemert in Gelderland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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There are 483 census records available for the last name Van Hemert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hemert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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What is the average Van Hemert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Van Hemert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Van Hemert in 1978 was 65, and 88 in 2002.

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