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Irmer Family History

Irmer 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: Armer, Irmen, Immer, Ermer, Homer, Hamer, Farmer, Dormer, Elmer

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Where is the Irmer family from?

You can see how Irmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Irmer families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Irmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Irmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irmer 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 Irmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irmer. 34% of Irmer 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

What Irmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Irmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irmer 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Irmer. 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 Irmer. For the veterans among your Irmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Irmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Irmer in 1956 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irmer 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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