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Barmeyer Family History

Barmeyer 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: Harmeyer, Kammeyer, Borgmeyer, Dammeyer, Brimeyer, Obermeyer, Breyer

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Where is the Barmeyer family from?

You can see how Barmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Barmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Barmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmeyer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Barmeyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Barmeyer. For the veterans among your Barmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Barmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Barmeyer in 1966 was 89, and 86 in 2000.

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