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Momeyer Family History

Momeyer 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: Homeyer, Meyer, Moyer, Domeier, Lohmeyer, Moeder, Homeier, Moeser

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Where is the Momeyer family from?

You can see how Momeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Momeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Momeyer families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Momeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Momeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Momeyer 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 Momeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Momeyer. 60% of Momeyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Printer
    40%

What Momeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Momeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momeyer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Momeyer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Momeyer. For the veterans among your Momeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Momeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Momeyer in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Momeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momeyer 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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