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Chemer Family History

Chemer 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: Cremer, Homer, Hamer, Creamer, Comer, Helmer, Roemer, Heyer, Ohmer

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Where is the Chemer family from?

You can see how Chemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Chemer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Chemer families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chemer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chemer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemer 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 295 census records available for the last name Chemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chemer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chemer. For the veterans among your Chemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chemer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Chemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chemer in 1967 was 84, and 31 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chemer 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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