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Woestemeyer Family History

Woestemeyer 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: Westermeyer, Westmeyer, Wedemeyer, Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer, Horstmeyer

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Where is the Woestemeyer family from?

You can see how Woestemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woestemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woestemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Woestemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Woestemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woestemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woestemeyer 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 204 census records available for the last name Woestemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woestemeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woestemeyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Woestemeyer. For the veterans among your Woestemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woestemeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Woestemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woestemeyer in 1965 was 91, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woestemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woestemeyer 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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