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Colmer Family History

Colmer Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): habitational name from one of more of the numerous places with this or a similar name such as Colmer in North Huish (Devon), Colemore (Hampshire), and Colmer Farm in Marshwood (Dorset) from Old English cōl ‘cool’ + mere ‘pool, pond’.

Altered form of German Kollmer a habitational name from Colmar in Alsace (formerly written Kolmar) or perhaps of Gollmer.

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


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Where is the Colmer family from?

You can see how Colmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Colmer families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Colmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colmer families in 1891.
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What did your Colmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colmer. 18% of Colmer men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Colmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colmer were Civil Servant (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Lorry Driver
    11%
  • Medical Practitioner
    8%
  • Civil Servant (retired)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colmer. 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 Colmer. For the veterans among your Colmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Colmer in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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