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Sudmeyer Family History

Sudmeyer 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: Sandmeyer, Widmeyer, Dreyer, Summer, Meyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Sudmeyer family from?

You can see how Sudmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sudmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sudmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sudmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sudmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Sudmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudmeyer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sudmeyer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sudmeyer. For the veterans among your Sudmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sudmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sudmeyer in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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