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Gartmayer Family History

Gartmayer 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: Gartman, Altmeyer, Grayer, Gartner, Marthaler, Gallmeyer, Harmeyer

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Where is the Gartmayer family from?

You can see how Gartmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gartmayer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gartmayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gartmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gartmayer 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 63 census records available for the last name Gartmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartmayer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gartmayer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gartmayer. For the veterans among your Gartmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartmayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gartmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gartmayer in 1962 was 74, and 97 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartmayer 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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