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Uhlmeyer Family History

Uhlmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Homeyer, Meyer, Heyer, Neumeyer, Ulmer, Kammeyer

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Where is the Uhlmeyer family from?

You can see how Uhlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uhlmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Uhlmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Uhlmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Uhlmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Uhlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uhlmeyer. 67% of Uhlmeyer 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
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Uhlmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Uhlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhlmeyer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Uhlmeyer. 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 83 military records available for the last name Uhlmeyer. For the veterans among your Uhlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Uhlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Uhlmeyer in 1965 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uhlmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhlmeyer 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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