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Greenmeyer Family History

Greenmeyer 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: Greenamyer, Greener, Greenberger, Steinmeyer, Greenlees, Greenlee

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Where is the Greenmeyer family from?

You can see how Greenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Greenmeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greenmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Greenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenmeyer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Greenmeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Greenmeyer. For the veterans among your Greenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Greenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greenmeyer in 1966 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

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