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Dollenmeyer Family History

Dollenmeyer 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, Wollenweber, Kollmeyer, Hockemeyer, Katzenmeyer, Dollinger

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Where is the Dollenmeyer family from?

You can see how Dollenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dollenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dollenmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dollenmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dollenmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollenmeyer 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 Dollenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carptener
    100%

What Dollenmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Dollenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollenmeyer 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 Dollenmeyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dollenmeyer. For the veterans among your Dollenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dollenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dollenmeyer in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dollenmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollenmeyer 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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