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Vordermeier Family History

Vordermeier 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: Lodermeier, Ostermeier, Vandermeer, Kordsmeier, Niedermeier

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Where is the Vordermeier family from?

You can see how Vordermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vordermeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vordermeier families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vordermeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vordermeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vordermeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vordermeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vordermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vordermeier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vordermeier. 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 125 military records available for the last name Vordermeier. For the veterans among your Vordermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vordermeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Vordermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vordermeier in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vordermeier 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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