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Lohmeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a farmer (Middle High German meier) who had land in a wooded area (see Loh ).

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


Similar surnames: Kohlmeyer, Homeyer, Kammeyer, Rosemeyer, Dammeyer, Meyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Lohmeyer family from?

You can see how Lohmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lohmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lohmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Lohmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lohmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lohmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Lohmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lohmeyer. 32% of Lohmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Lohmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lohmeyer were Carpenter and 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lohmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lohmeyer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lohmeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lohmeyer. For the veterans among your Lohmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lohmeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lohmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lohmeyer in 1952 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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