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Adamer Family History

Adamer 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: Damer, Adamek, Adame, Adames, Adamec, Adam, Hamer, Adler, Adami

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Where is the Adamer family from?

You can see how Adamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamer family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Adamer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Adamer families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Adamer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Adamer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adamer 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 98 census records available for the last name Adamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Adamer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Adamer. For the veterans among your Adamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamer 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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