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Yamer Family History

Yamer 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: Hamer, Kamer, Ramer, Damer, Lamer, Mamer, Yager, Gamer, Tamer, Pamer

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Where is the Yamer family from?

You can see how Yamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yamer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Yamer families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamer's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Yamer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamer 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 Yamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yamer. 50% of Yamer men worked as a Bricklayer and 50% of Yamer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yamer were Laborer and 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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Yamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Yamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yamer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yamer. For the veterans among your Yamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Yamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yamer in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamer 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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