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Obermeier Name Meaning

German: variant of Obermeyer .

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


Similar surnames: Overmeyer, Stegmeier, Neumeier, Ostermeyer, Obermeyer, Niemeier

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Where is the Obermeier family from?

You can see how Obermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obermeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Obermeier families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Obermeier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Obermeier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obermeier 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 Obermeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermeier. 34% of Obermeier men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Obermeier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obermeier were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermeier 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Obermeier. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Obermeier. For the veterans among your Obermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermeier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Obermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Obermeier in 1952 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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