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Whitmeyer Family History

Whitmeyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittmeyer a surname which is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Whitmeyer family from?

You can see how Whitmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Whitmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whitmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whitmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Whitmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitmeyer. 20% of Whitmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Whitmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitmeyer were Attendant and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Whitmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmeyer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Whitmeyer. 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 351 military records available for the last name Whitmeyer. For the veterans among your Whitmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whitmeyer in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmeyer 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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