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Delmer Family History

Delmer 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: Elmer, Helmer, Delmar, Dermer, Deller, Demmer, Deemer, Delker, Delger

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Where is the Delmer family from?

You can see how Delmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Delmer families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Delmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delmer 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 Delmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Delmer. 50% of Delmer 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
    50%
  • Milliner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delmer 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Delmer. 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 329 military records available for the last name Delmer. For the veterans among your Delmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Delmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delmer in 1957 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delmer 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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