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Obermyer Family History

Obermyer 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: Obermeyer, Overmyer, Overmeyer, Obermeier, Overmier, Berner, Berger

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Where is the Obermyer family from?

You can see how Obermyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obermyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Obermyer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Obermyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Obermyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obermyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obermyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermyer. 39% of Obermyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Obermyer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Obermyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Obermyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Obermyer. 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 88 military records available for the last name Obermyer. For the veterans among your Obermyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Obermyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Obermyer in 1964 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

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