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Restemyer Family History

Restemyer 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: Rustemeyer, Stemper, Riesterer, Westermeyer, Rosemeyer, Rester

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Where is the Restemyer family from?

You can see how Restemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restemyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Restemyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Restemyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Restemyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Restemyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restemyer 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 Restemyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Restemyer. 100% of Restemyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Restemyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Restemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restemyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Restemyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Restemyer. For the veterans among your Restemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restemyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Restemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Restemyer in 1968 was 71, and 80 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Restemyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restemyer 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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