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Kathmeyer Family History

Kathmeyer 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, Rothmeyer, Kallmeyer, Katzenmeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Kathmeyer family from?

You can see how Kathmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kathmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kathmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kathmeyer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kathmeyer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kathmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kathmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kathmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Kathmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kathmeyer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kathmeyer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kathmeyer. For the veterans among your Kathmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kathmeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Kathmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kathmeyer in 1973 was 59, and 91 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kathmeyer 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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