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Bickmeyer Family History

Bickmeyer 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: Dickmeyer, Eickmeyer, Beckmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Brockmeyer, Beckemeyer

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Where is the Bickmeyer family from?

You can see how Bickmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bickmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bickmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bickmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bickmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bickmeyer 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 Bickmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bickmeyer. 60% of Bickmeyer 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

What Bickmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Bickmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickmeyer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bickmeyer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bickmeyer. For the veterans among your Bickmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bickmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bickmeyer in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickmeyer 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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