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Forstmeier Family History

Forstmeier 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: Horstmeyer, Ortmeier, Forster, Forestier, Fortier, Kordsmeier

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Where is the Forstmeier family from?

You can see how Forstmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Forstmeier families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Forstmeier family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forstmeier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forstmeier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Forstmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstmeier 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Forstmeier. 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 368 military records available for the last name Forstmeier. For the veterans among your Forstmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstmeier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Forstmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forstmeier in 1975 was 80, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forstmeier 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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