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Waltemyer Family History

Waltemyer 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: Walter, Altmeyer, Walmer, Weltmer, Waltemath, Waldemar, Waldecker

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Where is the Waltemyer family from?

You can see how Waltemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltemyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltemyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Waltemyer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltemyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Waltemyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltemyer 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 Waltemyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltemyer. 38% of Waltemyer 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Waltemyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Waltemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltemyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Waltemyer. 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 239 military records available for the last name Waltemyer. For the veterans among your Waltemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltemyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waltemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waltemyer in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltemyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltemyer 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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