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Van Ommeren Family History

Van Ommeren 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: Van Someren, Van Domelen, Van Beveren, Van Deren, Van Wieren

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Where is the Van Ommeren family from?

You can see how Van Ommeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ommeren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Ommeren family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Ommeren's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Van Ommeren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Ommeren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Van Ommeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Ommeren 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Van Ommeren. 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 2 military records available for the last name Van Ommeren. For the veterans among your Van Ommeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ommeren lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Van Ommeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Van Ommeren in 1986 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Ommeren 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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