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Oatmeyer Family History

Oatmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Altmeyer, Holtmeyer, Dammeyer, Ortmeier, Harmeyer, Meyer

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Where is the Oatmeyer family from?

You can see how Oatmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oatmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oatmeyer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oatmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oatmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oatmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Oatmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oatmeyer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oatmeyer. For the veterans among your Oatmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oatmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oatmeyer in 1963 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

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