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Purmerend is a city and municipality in the west of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The city is surrounded by polders, such as the Purmer, Beemster and the Wormer. Purmerend's population grew relatively slowly until the 1960s, when it increased from around 10,000 to over 80,000 by 2020. This expansion has turned Purmerend into a commuter town; many inhabitants work, go to school or spend leisure time in Amsterdam. Purmerend is part of the Randstad, one of the largest conurbations in Europe.

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  1. Gemeente Ilpendam Burgerlijke stand IlpendamIlpendam Marriage announcement for Dirk Jacobus Lankester & Jannigje Palsen, Ilpendam, 1922-06-15
  2. Gemeente Ilpendam Bevolkingsregister IlpendamIlpendam Civil registry, Ilpendam, 1924-1939, 43a-43b, sheet 566
  3. Noord-Hollandsch Dagblad 1922-06-16, page 5
  4. Personal accounts First-person account