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Anmer Family History

Anmer 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: Anker, Ander, Almer, Armer, Anger, Ammer, Hanmer, Amer, Mander

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Where is the Anmer family from?

You can see how Anmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Anmer families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Anmer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Anmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anmer 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 187 census records available for the last name Anmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anmer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Anmer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Anmer. For the veterans among your Anmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anmer 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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