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Van Damme Family History

Van Damme Surname Meaning

Flemish (also Vandamme): variant of Van Dam.

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


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You can see how Van Damme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Damme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Damme families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Van Damme families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Damme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Van Damme families in 1911.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Damme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Damme 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Van Damme. 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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There are 347 military records available for the last name Van Damme. For the veterans among your Van Damme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Damme lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Van Damme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Van Damme in 1962 was 67, and 9 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Damme 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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