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You can see how Van Metre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Metre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Metre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Van Metre families living in Missouri. This was about 18% of all the recorded Van Metre's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Van Metre families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Van Metre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Metre 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Van Metre. 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 434 military records available for the last name Van Metre. For the veterans among your Van Metre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Metre lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Van Metre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Metre in 1971 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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