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Eamer Family History

Eamer Surname Meaning

from Middle English (y)emer ‘(gate)keeper guardian’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eamer family from?

You can see how Eamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eamer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Eamer families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eamer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Eamer families in 1891.
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What did your Eamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eamer. 100% of Eamer men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Eamer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Eamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eamer 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Eamer. 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 525 military records available for the last name Eamer. For the veterans among your Eamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eamer in 1965 was 85, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eamer 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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