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Untermyer Family History

Untermyer Name 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: Sundermeyer, Unterseher, Stermer, Overmyer, Ungerer, Ostermeyer

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Where is the Untermyer family from?

You can see how Untermyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Untermyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Untermyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Untermyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Untermyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Untermyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Untermyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Untermyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Untermyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Untermyer 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Untermyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Untermyer. For the veterans among your Untermyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Untermyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Untermyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Untermyer in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

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