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Hostmeyer Family History

Hostmeyer 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: Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer, Rosemeyer, Hoffmeyer, Heitmeyer, Homeyer

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Where is the Hostmeyer family from?

You can see how Hostmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hostmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hostmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hostmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hostmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hostmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Hostmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hostmeyer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hostmeyer. For the veterans among your Hostmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostmeyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hostmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hostmeyer in 1970 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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