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Vohsmeyer Family History

Vohsmeyer 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, Lohmeyer, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Borgmeyer, Hoffmeyer

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Where is the Vohsmeyer family from?

You can see how Vohsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohsmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Vohsmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vohsmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vohsmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Vohsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohsmeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vohsmeyer. 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 Vohsmeyer. For the veterans among your Vohsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vohsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Vohsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vohsmeyer in 1985 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vohsmeyer 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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