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Hansmeyer Family History

Hansmeyer 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: Hagemeyer, Sandmeyer, Harmeyer, Hansley, Kammeyer, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Hansmeyer family from?

You can see how Hansmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hansmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hansmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hansmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hansmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hansmeyer. 58% of Hansmeyer men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Hansmeyer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Hansmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Hansmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansmeyer 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hansmeyer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hansmeyer. For the veterans among your Hansmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hansmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hansmeyer in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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