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Waymeyer Family History

Waymeyer 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: Kammeyer, Dammeyer, Harmeyer, Widmeyer, Wehmeyer, Meyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Waymeyer family from?

You can see how Waymeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waymeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waymeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Waymeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 59% of all the recorded Waymeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waymeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waymeyer 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 199 census records available for the last name Waymeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waymeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Waymeyer. 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 232 military records available for the last name Waymeyer. For the veterans among your Waymeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waymeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waymeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waymeyer in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waymeyer 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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