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Ohermeyer Family History

Ohermeyer Surname 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: Obermeyer, Overmeyer, Harmeyer, Overmyer, Obermeier, Ostermeyer

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Where is the Ohermeyer family from?

You can see how Ohermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohermeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohermeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ohermeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Ohermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohermeyer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ohermeyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ohermeyer. For the veterans among your Ohermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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