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Sendmeyer Family History

Sendmeyer 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: Sandmeyer, Sellmeyer, Sandmeier, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Steinmeyer

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Where is the Sendmeyer family from?

You can see how Sendmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sendmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sendmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sendmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sendmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendmeyer. 100% of Sendmeyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sendmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendmeyer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sendmeyer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sendmeyer. For the veterans among your Sendmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sendmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sendmeyer in 1964 was 75, and 41 in 2004.

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