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Faltermeyer Family History

Faltermeyer 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: Altmeyer, Westermeyer, Ostermeyer, Katzenmeyer, Dallmeyer, Ostermeier

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Where is the Faltermeyer family from?

You can see how Faltermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Faltermeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Faltermeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Faltermeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Faltermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltermeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faltermeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Faltermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltermeyer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Faltermeyer. 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 52 military records available for the last name Faltermeyer. For the veterans among your Faltermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltermeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Faltermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Faltermeyer in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 1988.

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