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Barmeier Family History

Barmeier 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: Burgmeier, Bergmeier, Bachmeier, Barbier, Brammeier, Warmbier

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Where is the Barmeier family from?

You can see how Barmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Barmeier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Barmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Barmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Barmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmeier 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Barmeier. 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 55 military records available for the last name Barmeier. For the veterans among your Barmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barmeier in 1965 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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