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Bermer Family History

Bermer 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: Berner, Berger, Dermer, Germer, Beamer, Berber, Beemer, Bermel, Ermer

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Where is the Bermer family from?

You can see how Bermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bermer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bermer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bermer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bermer 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 Bermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bermer. 22% of Bermer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bermer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bermer were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

What Bermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermer 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Bermer. 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 499 military records available for the last name Bermer. For the veterans among your Bermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Bermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bermer in 1984 was 60, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermer 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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