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Vermeyer Family History

Vermeyer 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: Overmeyer, Vermeer, Neumeyer, Obermeyer, De Meyer, Harmeyer, Overmyer

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Where is the Vermeyer family from?

You can see how Vermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vermeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vermeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeyer 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 33 census records available for the last name Vermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vermeyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vermeyer. For the veterans among your Vermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Vermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vermeyer in 1969 was 74, and 81 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermeyer 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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