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Fohlmeister Family History

Fohlmeister 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: Fuhrmeister, Hofmeister, Wehrmeister, Schulmeister, Hameister

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Fohlmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohlmeister 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fohlmeister. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Fohlmeister. For the veterans among your Fohlmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohlmeister lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Fohlmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fohlmeister in 1984 was 80, and 70 in 2002.

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