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Lachmeier Family History

Lachmeier 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: Bachmeier, Buchmeier, Richmeier, Lohmeier, Schreier, Nachreiner

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Where is the Lachmeier family from?

You can see how Lachmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lachmeier family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lachmeier's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Lachmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lachmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Lachmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachmeier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lachmeier. 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 22 military records available for the last name Lachmeier. For the veterans among your Lachmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachmeier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Lachmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lachmeier in 1975 was 70, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachmeier 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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