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Shotmeyer Family History

Shotmeyer 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: Holtmeyer, Homeyer, Whitmeyer, Hofmeyer, Altmeyer, Strohmeyer

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Where is the Shotmeyer family from?

You can see how Shotmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shotmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shotmeyer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shotmeyer's in USA. California had the highest population of Shotmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shotmeyer 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 20 census records available for the last name Shotmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shotmeyer 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 Shotmeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shotmeyer. For the veterans among your Shotmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shotmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shotmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shotmeyer in 1963 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shotmeyer 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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