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Donnermeyer Family History

Donnermeyer 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: Sundermeyer, Obermeyer, Overmeyer, Ostermeyer, Hockemeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Donnermeyer family from?

You can see how Donnermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Donnermeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Donnermeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Donnermeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnermeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Donnermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnermeyer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Donnermeyer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Donnermeyer. For the veterans among your Donnermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnermeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Donnermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Donnermeyer in 1964 was 85, and 51 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnermeyer 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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