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Masmeyer Family History

Masmeyer 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, Dammeyer, Harmeyer, Master, Meyer, Mayer, Maser, Massey

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Where is the Masmeyer family from?

You can see how Masmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Masmeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Masmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Masmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masmeyer 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 22 census records available for the last name Masmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masmeyer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Masmeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Masmeyer. For the veterans among your Masmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masmeyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Masmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Masmeyer in 1976 was 62, and 74 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masmeyer 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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