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Shortmeier Family History

Shortmeier 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: Ortmeier, Holtmeier, Shorter, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer, Hoffmeier

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Where is the Shortmeier family from?

You can see how Shortmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shortmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shortmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shortmeier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shortmeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shortmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shortmeier 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 113 census records available for the last name Shortmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shortmeier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shortmeier. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shortmeier. For the veterans among your Shortmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shortmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Shortmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shortmeier in 1965 was 67, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shortmeier 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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