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Estermyer Family History

Estermyer 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: Westermeyer, Stermer, Ostermeyer, Stemper, Ostermeier, Sturmer

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Where is the Estermyer family from?

You can see how Estermyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estermyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Estermyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Estermyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Estermyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estermyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estermyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Estermyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Estermyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estermyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Estermyer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Estermyer. For the veterans among your Estermyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estermyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Estermyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Estermyer in 1962 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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