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Caemer Family History

Caemer 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: Carmer, Cammer, Cremer, Cater, Palmer, Caesar, Camel, Hamer, Farmer

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Where is the Caemer family from?

You can see how Caemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caemer family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Caemer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caemer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caemer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caemer 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 11 census records available for the last name Caemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caemer 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 Caemer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caemer. For the veterans among your Caemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caemer lifespan?

Average Caemer life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caemer 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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