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Doemer Family History

Doemer 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: Dormer, Roemer, Domer, Dommer, Deemer, Diemer, Dreyer, Sommer, Homer

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Where is the Doemer family from?

You can see how Doemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Doemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doemer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doemer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doemer 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 Doemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doemer. 50% of Doemer men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Tool Maker
    50%

What Doemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Doemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doemer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Doemer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Doemer. For the veterans among your Doemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doemer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Doemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doemer in 1968 was 51, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doemer 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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