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Kirmeier Family History

Kirmeier 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: Kirchmeier, Niemeier, Kiefer, Krieger, Kreiter, Kreiser, Krueger

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Where is the Kirmeier family from?

You can see how Kirmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirmeier family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Kirmeier families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirmeier's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kirmeier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kirmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirmeier 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Kirmeier. 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 422 military records available for the last name Kirmeier. For the veterans among your Kirmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirmeier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kirmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kirmeier in 1973 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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