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Baxmeyer Family History

Baxmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Dammeyer, Brimeyer, Harmeyer, Meyer, Balmer, Bayer

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Where is the Baxmeyer family from?

You can see how Baxmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baxmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baxmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Baxmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Baxmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Baxmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baxmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baxmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baxmeyer. 100% of Baxmeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Baxmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Baxmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baxmeyer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Baxmeyer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Baxmeyer. For the veterans among your Baxmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baxmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Baxmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Baxmeyer in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baxmeyer 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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