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Pumer Family History

Pumer 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: Plumer, Puder, Rumer, Kumer, Pamer, Pumper, Palmer, Peter, Huber

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Where is the Pumer family from?

You can see how Pumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pumer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Pumer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pumer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pumer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pumer 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 304 census records available for the last name Pumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pumer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pumer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Pumer. For the veterans among your Pumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pumer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Pumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pumer in 1966 was 57, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pumer 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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