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Dahlmeier Family History

Dahlmeier 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: Dallmeyer, Dahlheimer, Kohlmeier, Dahler, Dampier, Domeier, Allgeier

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Where is the Dahlmeier family from?

You can see how Dahlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dahlmeier families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahlmeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dahlmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlmeier 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 Dahlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlmeier. 50% of Dahlmeier 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
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Dahlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Dahlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlmeier 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dahlmeier. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dahlmeier. For the veterans among your Dahlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dahlmeier in 1966 was 93, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlmeier 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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