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Vermer Family History

Vermer 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, Germer, Verner, Verser, Ermer, Vermeer, Berner, Berger

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Where is the Vermer family from?

You can see how Vermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vermer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Vermer family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vermer's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Vermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermer 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 Vermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vermer. 100% of Vermer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Vermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Vermer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vermer. For the veterans among your Vermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermer lifespan?

Average Vermer life expectancy in 1974 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermer 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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