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Domer Family History

Domer Surname Meaning

North German (mainly Dömer): probably an occupational name for a judge. Middle Low German domer is an agent derivative of domen ‘to judge or pass sentence’.

Alternatively, a nickname for a self-indulgent person in Middle Low German is domer or demmer.

Variant of Dome 2, a surname of French origin.

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


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You can see how Domer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Domer families living in Hampshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Domer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Domer families in 1891.
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What did your Domer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Domer. 100% of Domer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 747 immigration records available for the last name Domer. 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 Domer. For the veterans among your Domer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Domer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Domer in 1945 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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