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Jacobsmeyer Family History

Jacobsmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from an estate so named after a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer.

From the personal name Jacob + Meyer.

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


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Where is the Jacobsmeyer family from?

You can see how Jacobsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobsmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobsmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Jacobsmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 87% of all the recorded Jacobsmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jacobsmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Jacobsmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacobsmeyer. 32% of Jacobsmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jacobsmeyer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacobsmeyer were Accountant and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Jacobsmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacobsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobsmeyer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Jacobsmeyer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jacobsmeyer. For the veterans among your Jacobsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jacobsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jacobsmeyer in 1960 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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