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Edmeier Family History

Edmeier 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: Meier, Domeier, Feldmeier, Dreier, Neumeier, Homeier, Wehmeier

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Where is the Edmeier family from?

You can see how Edmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Edmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Edmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Edmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Edmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edmeier 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 98 census records available for the last name Edmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edmeier 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Edmeier. 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 388 military records available for the last name Edmeier. For the veterans among your Edmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edmeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Edmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Edmeier in 1956 was 53, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edmeier 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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