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Carmer Family History

Carmer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kermer: nickname meaning ‘Carmelite’ (see Carmel ).

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


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Where is the Carmer family from?

You can see how Carmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Carmer families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Carmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carmer families in 1891.
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What did your Carmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carmer. 100% of Carmer 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Carmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carmer. 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 Carmer. For the veterans among your Carmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Carmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1946. The average life expectancy for Carmer in 1946 was 100, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmer 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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