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Soestmeyer Family History

Soestmeyer 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: Horstmeyer, Westmeyer, Steinmeyer, Rosemeyer, Sellmeyer, Holtmeyer

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Where is the Soestmeyer family from?

You can see how Soestmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soestmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Soestmeyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Soestmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Soestmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soestmeyer 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 21 census records available for the last name Soestmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soestmeyer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Soestmeyer. 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 military records available for the last name Soestmeyer. For the veterans among your Soestmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soestmeyer lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Soestmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soestmeyer in 1997 was 87, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soestmeyer 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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