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Abmeyer Family History

Abmeyer Name 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: Meyer, Kammeyer, Altmeyer, Dammeyer, Almeter, Homeyer, Harmeyer

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Where is the Abmeyer family from?

You can see how Abmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Abmeyer families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Abmeyer's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Abmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abmeyer. 100% of Abmeyer men worked as an Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Abmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abmeyer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Abmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Abmeyer. For the veterans among your Abmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Abmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Abmeyer in 1967 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

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