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Quitmeyer Family History

Quitmeyer 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: Heitmeyer, Whitmeyer, Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Altmeyer, Rustemeyer

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Where is the Quitmeyer family from?

You can see how Quitmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quitmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Quitmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Quitmeyer families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Quitmeyer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Quitmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quitmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quitmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quitmeyer. 39% of Quitmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Quitmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Quitmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quitmeyer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Quitmeyer. 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 174 military records available for the last name Quitmeyer. For the veterans among your Quitmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quitmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Quitmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Quitmeyer in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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