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Momer Family History

Momer 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: Homer, Comer, Moder, Mower, Romer, Moser, Domer, Omer, Moyer, Gomer

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Where is the Momer family from?

You can see how Momer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Momer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Momer families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Momer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Momer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Momer 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 Momer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Momer. 100% of Momer men worked as a Common Labor and 100% of Momer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Momer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Momer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Momer. 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 94 military records available for the last name Momer. For the veterans among your Momer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Momer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Momer in 1981 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Momer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Momer 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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