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Totemeier Family History

Totemeier 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: Ostermeier, Domeier, Bultemeier, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Dobmeier

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Where is the Totemeier family from?

You can see how Totemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Totemeier family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Totemeier's in USA. California had the highest population of Totemeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totemeier 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 Totemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Totemeier. 50% of Totemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Totemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Totemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totemeier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Totemeier. 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 32 military records available for the last name Totemeier. For the veterans among your Totemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totemeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Totemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Totemeier in 1968 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totemeier 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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