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Vossmeyer Family History

Vossmeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Glassmeyer, Rothmeyer, Borgmeyer, Hoffmeyer, Nordmeyer

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Where is the Vossmeyer family from?

You can see how Vossmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vossmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vossmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Vossmeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vossmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vossmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vossmeyer 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 Vossmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vossmeyer. 72% of Vossmeyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Vossmeyer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Vossmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Vossmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vossmeyer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vossmeyer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Vossmeyer. For the veterans among your Vossmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vossmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Vossmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vossmeyer in 1956 was 46, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vossmeyer 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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