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Mehmert Family History

Mehmert 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: Rehmert, Mehnert, Rehmer, Nehmer, Lehmer, Memmer, Mehler, Lemert

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Where is the Mehmert family from?

You can see how Mehmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehmert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehmert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Mehmert families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mehmert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mehmert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mehmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehmert. 100% of Mehmert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mehmert women worked as a Typist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Mehmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Mehmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehmert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mehmert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mehmert. For the veterans among your Mehmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehmert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mehmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mehmert in 1966 was 83, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehmert 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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