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Dunmeyer Family History

Dunmeyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Duinmeijer (see Dunmire).

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


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Where is the Dunmeyer family from?

You can see how Dunmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dunmeyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dunmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmeyer 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 Dunmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunmeyer. 60% of Dunmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dunmeyer women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunmeyer were Chauffeur and House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • House Wife
    25%

What Dunmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Dunmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmeyer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dunmeyer. 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 148 military records available for the last name Dunmeyer. For the veterans among your Dunmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmeyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dunmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dunmeyer in 1956 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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