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Dohmyer Family History

Dohmyer 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: Dormer, Ohmer, Domer, Donmoyer, Dommer, Dahmer, Sohmer, Rohmer

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Where is the Dohmyer family from?

You can see how Dohmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohmyer family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dohmyer's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Dohmyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dohmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohmyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dohmyer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dohmyer. For the veterans among your Dohmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohmyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dohmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dohmyer in 1970 was 93, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohmyer 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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