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Cookmeyer Family History

Cookmeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Cooksey, Coomer, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Borgmeyer

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Where is the Cookmeyer family from?

You can see how Cookmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cookmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cookmeyer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cookmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cookmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Cookmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cookmeyer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Cookmeyer. For the veterans among your Cookmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cookmeyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Cookmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cookmeyer in 1970 was 38, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cookmeyer 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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