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Domeier Family History

Domeier Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer) of land belonging to a cathedral (German Dom)

to which he would have owed feudal tax or service obligations.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Domeier family from?

You can see how Domeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domeier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Domeier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Domeier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Domeier families in 1871.
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What did your Domeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domeier. 46% of Domeier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Domeier women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domeier were Acrobat and Home Work.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Acrobat
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Home Work
    23%

What Domeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Domeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domeier 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Domeier. 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 607 military records available for the last name Domeier. For the veterans among your Domeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domeier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Domeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Domeier in 1953 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domeier 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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