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Van Matre Family History

Van Matre Surname Meaning

Variant of Van Mater and Van Metre surnames of Dutch origin.

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


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You can see how Van Matre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Matre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Matre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Van Matre families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Van Matre's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Van Matre families in 1880.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Matre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Matre 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Van Matre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 455 military records available for the last name Van Matre. For the veterans among your Van Matre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Matre lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Van Matre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Van Matre in 1953 was 31, and 60 in 2004.

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