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Gatzmeyer Family History

Gatzmeyer 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: Gatzemeyer, Gallmeyer, Katzenmeyer, Kammeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Gatzmeyer family from?

You can see how Gatzmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatzmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gatzmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gatzmeyer families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gatzmeyer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gatzmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatzmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Gatzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatzmeyer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gatzmeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gatzmeyer. For the veterans among your Gatzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Gatzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gatzmeyer in 1974 was 62, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gatzmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatzmeyer 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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