Dobmeier Family History

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Dobmeier Name Meaning

German (originally Thumbmeyer): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who was the tenant of land belonging to a cathedral chapter. Compare Domeier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Domeier, Dammeyer, Ortmeier, Donmoyer, Meier, Lohmeyer, Wolfmeyer

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Dobmeier Family Origin

Where is the Dobmeier family from?

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You can see how Dobmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dobmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dobmeier families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dobmeier families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dobmeier's in the UK. Durham had the highest population of Dobmeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dobmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dobmeier Family Occupations

What did your Dobmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Dobmeier family was Harness Maker. Brick Mason, Cabinet Maker and Cigar Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dobmeier. The most common Dobmeier occupation in the USA was Brick Mason. 17% of Dobmeier's were Brick Masons.

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  • Brick Mason

    17%

  • Cabinet Maker

    17%

  • Cigar Maker

    17%

  • Harness Maker

    17%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dobmeier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dobmeier Historical Records

What Dobmeier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dobmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dobmeier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 188 immigration records available for the last name Dobmeier. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dobmeier. For the veterans among your Dobmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dobmeier Life Expectancy

What is the average Dobmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dobmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dobmeier in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dobmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dobmeier 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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