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Jermer Family History

Jermer 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: Dermer, Jarmer, Germer, Jerger, Ermer, Jesmer, Berner, Jenner, Berger

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Where is the Jermer family from?

You can see how Jermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jermer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Jermer families living in Sussex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jermer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Jermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jermer 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 239 census records available for the last name Jermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jermer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jermer. For the veterans among your Jermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jermer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Jermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jermer in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jermer 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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