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Jacobsmeier Family History

Jacobsmeier 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: Jacobsmeyer, Dobmeier, Bachmeier, Jacobsen, Jacobsma, Jacober

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Where is the Jacobsmeier family from?

You can see how Jacobsmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobsmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobsmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jacobsmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 85% of all the recorded Jacobsmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jacobsmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobsmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jacobsmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Jacobsmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobsmeier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jacobsmeier. 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 113 military records available for the last name Jacobsmeier. For the veterans among your Jacobsmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobsmeier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Jacobsmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jacobsmeier in 1970 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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