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Allmer Family History

Allmer 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: Almer, Ullmer, Aller, Ballmer, Allen, Palmer, Alger, Allman, Waller

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Where is the Allmer family from?

You can see how Allmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Allmer families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Allmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Allmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allmer 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 Allmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allmer. 34% of Allmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Allmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allmer were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allmer 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Allmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Allmer. For the veterans among your Allmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Allmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Allmer in 1963 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allmer 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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