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Bookmeyer Family History

Bookmeyer Surname 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: Borgmeyer, Brockmeyer, Beckmeyer, Hockemeyer, Booker, Boomer

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Where is the Bookmeyer family from?

You can see how Bookmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bookmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bookmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bookmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bookmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookmeyer 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 Bookmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bookmeyer. 34% of Bookmeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Bookmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Bookmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookmeyer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bookmeyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bookmeyer. For the veterans among your Bookmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bookmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bookmeyer in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bookmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookmeyer 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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