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Feldmeier Family History

Feldmeier Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was in open country (see Feld).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feldmeier family from?

You can see how Feldmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feldmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feldmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Feldmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Feldmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Feldmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Feldmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feldmeier. 35% of Feldmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Feldmeier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Feldmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Feldmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feldmeier 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Feldmeier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Feldmeier. For the veterans among your Feldmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feldmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feldmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Feldmeier in 1962 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feldmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feldmeier 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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