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Donmeyer Family History

Donmeyer 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: Donmoyer, Domeier, Dobmeier, Dammeyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, De Meyer

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Where is the Donmeyer family from?

You can see how Donmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Donmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Donmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Donmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Donmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donmeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donmeyer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Donmeyer. For the veterans among your Donmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Donmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donmeyer in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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