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Lahmeyer Family History

Lahmeyer 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: Lohmeyer, Kammeyer, Dammeyer, Harmeyer, Wehmeyer, Lohmeier, Layer

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Where is the Lahmeyer family from?

You can see how Lahmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Lahmeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lahmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lahmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lahmeyer. 38% of Lahmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lahmeyer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • General Insurance
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lahmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahmeyer 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Lahmeyer. 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 266 military records available for the last name Lahmeyer. For the veterans among your Lahmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahmeyer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Lahmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lahmeyer in 1943 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

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