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Buersmeyer Family History

Buersmeyer 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: Burgmeier, Borgmeyer, Bergmeier, Buddemeyer, Brimeyer, Obermeyer

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Where is the Buersmeyer family from?

You can see how Buersmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buersmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Buersmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Buersmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buersmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buersmeyer 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 Buersmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buersmeyer. 67% of Buersmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Buersmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Buersmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buersmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Buersmeyer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Buersmeyer. For the veterans among your Buersmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buersmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buersmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buersmeyer in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buersmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buersmeyer 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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