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Walkmeyer Family History

Walkmeyer 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, Altmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Wolfmeyer, Walker

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Where is the Walkmeyer family from?

You can see how Walkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Walkmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walkmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walkmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Walkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkmeyer 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 Walkmeyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Walkmeyer. For the veterans among your Walkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Walkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Walkmeyer in 1978 was 59, and 84 in 2001.

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