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Promer Family History

Promer 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: Romer, Cromer, Gromer, Fromer, Premer, Kromer, Primer, Proper, Palmer

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Where is the Promer family from?

You can see how Promer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Promer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Promer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Promer families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Promer's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Promer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Promer 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 Promer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Promer. 50% of Promer 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%
  • Farmers Son
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Promer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Promer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Promer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Promer. 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 115 military records available for the last name Promer. For the veterans among your Promer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Promer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Promer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Promer in 1943 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Promer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Promer 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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