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Buermeyer Family History

Buermeyer 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: Obermeyer, Overmeyer, Neumeyer, Burgmeier, Borgmeyer, Bergmeier

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Where is the Buermeyer family from?

You can see how Buermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Buermeyer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Buermeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buermeyer 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 187 census records available for the last name Buermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buermeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Buermeyer. 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 Buermeyer. For the veterans among your Buermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buermeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Buermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buermeyer in 1968 was 88, and 100 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buermeyer 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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