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Paulmeyer Family History

Paulmeyer 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: Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Palmeter, Palmer, Neumeyer, Kammeyer

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Where is the Paulmeyer family from?

You can see how Paulmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paulmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paulmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paulmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paulmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paulmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paulmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Paulmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paulmeyer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Paulmeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paulmeyer. For the veterans among your Paulmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paulmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Paulmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paulmeyer in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2000.

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