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Bloemer Family History

Bloemer Surname Meaning

North German (Blömer): ornamental or occupational name from an agent derivative of Bloem or Blom ‘flower’. Dutch: from the personal name Blommert or Bloemaart from ancient Germanic Blōmhard.

This name originates from blōm ‘flower’ in a metaphorical sense indicating youth and beauty.

The second part of the name, hard, means ‘strong’.

Overall, the name reflects a combination of natural beauty and strength.

It highlights the cultural significance of flowers in both German and Dutch naming traditions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bloemer family from?

You can see how Bloemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bloemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bloemer family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bloemer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bloemer families in 1891.
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What did your Bloemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloemer. 18% of Bloemer men worked as a Proprietor and 31% of Bloemer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bloemer were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Bloemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bloemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloemer 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Bloemer. 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 287 military records available for the last name Bloemer. For the veterans among your Bloemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloemer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bloemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bloemer in 1955 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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