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Waltermire Family History

Waltermire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Walthermeyer a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose name was Walther.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waltermire family from?

You can see how Waltermire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltermire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltermire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Waltermire families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Waltermire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waltermire families in 1840.
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What did your Waltermire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltermire. 27% of Waltermire men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waltermire women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltermire were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waltermire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltermire 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Waltermire. 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 512 military records available for the last name Waltermire. For the veterans among your Waltermire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltermire lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waltermire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Waltermire in 1958 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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