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Waltermeyer Family History

Waltermeyer 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: Westermeyer, Altmeyer, Waltermire, Ostermeyer, Katzenmeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Waltermeyer family from?

You can see how Waltermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Waltermeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Waltermeyer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Waltermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltermeyer 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 Waltermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltermeyer. 39% of Waltermeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waltermeyer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Waltermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Waltermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltermeyer 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 Waltermeyer. 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 111 military records available for the last name Waltermeyer. For the veterans among your Waltermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltermeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waltermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waltermeyer in 1952 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltermeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltermeyer 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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