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Brantmeyer Family History

Brantmeyer 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: Brandmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Brantley, Altmeyer, Brunmeier, Brantner

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Where is the Brantmeyer family from?

You can see how Brantmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brantmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brantmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brantmeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brantmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brantmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brantmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brantmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Brantmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brantmeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brantmeyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Brantmeyer. For the veterans among your Brantmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brantmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Brantmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Brantmeyer in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 1998.

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