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Clemmer Family History

Clemmer Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Klemmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clemmer family from?

You can see how Clemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Clemmer families living in Westmorland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Clemmer's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Clemmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clemmer. 17% of Clemmer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Clemmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemmer were Carpenter and Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Clemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemmer 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Clemmer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clemmer. For the veterans among your Clemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Clemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clemmer in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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