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Hintermeyer Family History

Hintermeyer 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: Linsenmeyer, Westermeyer, Lindenmeyer, Niedermeyer, Sundermeyer

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Where is the Hintermeyer family from?

You can see how Hintermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hintermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hintermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hintermeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hintermeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hintermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hintermeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hintermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hintermeyer. 67% of Hintermeyer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Hintermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hintermeyer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hintermeyer. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hintermeyer. For the veterans among your Hintermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hintermeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hintermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hintermeyer in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2001.

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