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Dohmeyer Family History

Dohmeyer Name 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: Lohmeyer, Domeier, Donmoyer, Rothmeyer, Dobmeier, Kohlmeyer, Dammeyer

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Where is the Dohmeyer family from?

You can see how Dohmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dohmeyer families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dohmeyer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dohmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohmeyer. 50% of Dohmeyer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Dohmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Dohmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohmeyer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dohmeyer. 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 105 military records available for the last name Dohmeyer. For the veterans among your Dohmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohmeyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dohmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dohmeyer in 1954 was 27, and 84 in 2004.

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