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Obermeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer ) of the upper farm in a settlement (see Ober ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ostermeier, Rodemeyer, Tiemeyer, Bergmeier, Wiedmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Obermeyer family from?

You can see how Obermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Obermeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Obermeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obermeyer families in 1911.
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What did your Obermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Obermeyer. 38% of Obermeyer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Printer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Obermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermeyer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Obermeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Obermeyer. For the veterans among your Obermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermeyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Obermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obermeyer in 1954 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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