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Johnmeyer Family History

Johnmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Lohmeyer, Johner, Donmoyer, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Johnmeyer family from?

You can see how Johnmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Johnmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Johnmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Johnmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johnmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johnmeyer. 75% of Johnmeyer 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
    75%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Johnmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Johnmeyer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Johnmeyer. For the veterans among your Johnmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Johnmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Johnmeyer in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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