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Barmer Family History

Barmer 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: Farmer, Barber, Balmer, Barker, Jarmer, Harmer, Carmer, Barter, Armer

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Where is the Barmer family from?

You can see how Barmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Barmer families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Barmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barmer 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 Barmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barmer. 100% of Barmer 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barmer 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Barmer. 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 430 military records available for the last name Barmer. For the veterans among your Barmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Barmer in 1966 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barmer 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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