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Restemeyer Family History

Restemeyer 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: Rustemeyer, Westermeyer, Rosemeyer, Westmeyer, Reitmeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Restemeyer family from?

You can see how Restemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Restemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Restemeyer family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Restemeyer's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Restemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Restemeyer 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 Restemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Restemeyer. 65% of Restemeyer 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
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Retired Farmer
    15%

What Restemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Restemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restemeyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Restemeyer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Restemeyer. For the veterans among your Restemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Restemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Restemeyer in 1967 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Restemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restemeyer 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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