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Billmeyer Name Meaning

German: variant of Billmann (see Billman ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Killmeyer, Kollmeyer, Biller, Killmer, Willmer, Brimeyer, Hillmer

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Where is the Billmeyer family from?

You can see how Billmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Billmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Billmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Billmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Billmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billmeyer. 28% of Billmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Billmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billmeyer were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Billmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billmeyer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Billmeyer. 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 506 military records available for the last name Billmeyer. For the veterans among your Billmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Billmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Billmeyer in 1962 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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