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Faltermeier Family History

Faltermeier 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: Ostermeier, Bultemeier, Sultemeier, Angermeier, Kaltreider, Altmeyer

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Where is the Faltermeier family from?

You can see how Faltermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faltermeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Faltermeier family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Faltermeier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Faltermeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faltermeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Faltermeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Faltermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faltermeier 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Faltermeier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Faltermeier. For the veterans among your Faltermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faltermeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Faltermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Faltermeier in 1964 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faltermeier 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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