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Karmeier Family History

Karmeier 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: Kammeyer, Kammerer, Kampmeier, Warmbier, Harmeyer, Kamerer, Parmeter

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Where is the Karmeier family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karmeier. 100% of Karmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Karmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Karmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karmeier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Karmeier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Karmeier. For the veterans among your Karmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karmeier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Karmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karmeier in 1974 was 86, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karmeier 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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