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Kollmeyer Name Meaning

German: variant of Kohlmeier .

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


Similar surnames: Killmeyer, Kohlmeier, Follmer, Killmer, Kohlmeyer, Allgeyer

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Where is the Kollmeyer family from?

You can see how Kollmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Kollmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kollmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kollmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Kollmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollmeyer. 34% of Kollmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kollmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kollmeyer were Teacher 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kollmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollmeyer 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Kollmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Kollmeyer. For the veterans among your Kollmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kollmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kollmeyer in 1962 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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