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Dahlmeyer Family History

Dahlmeyer 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: Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Kohlmeyer, Dammeyer, Dahler

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Where is the Dahlmeyer family from?

You can see how Dahlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dahlmeyer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlmeyer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dahlmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlmeyer. 100% of Dahlmeyer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dahlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlmeyer 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Dahlmeyer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dahlmeyer. For the veterans among your Dahlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Dahlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dahlmeyer in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 1998.

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