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Bobmeyer Family History

Bobmeyer 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: Borgmeyer, Dobmeier, Brimeyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Hofmeyer, Meyer

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Where is the Bobmeyer family from?

You can see how Bobmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bobmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bobmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bobmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bobmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobmeyer 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 Bobmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Bobmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bobmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bobmeyer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bobmeyer. For the veterans among your Bobmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Bobmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bobmeyer in 1962 was 49, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bobmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobmeyer 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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