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Workmeister Family History

Workmeister 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: Werkmeister, Hofmeister, Wehrmeister, Worcester, Burmeister

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Where is the Workmeister family from?

You can see how Workmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Workmeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Workmeister families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Workmeister's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Workmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Workmeister ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Workmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workmeister 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Workmeister. 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 12 military records available for the last name Workmeister. For the veterans among your Workmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workmeister lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Workmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Workmeister in 1991 was 20, and 91 in 1999.

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