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Hemer Family History

Hemer 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: Homer, Hamer, Helmer, Heyer, Remer, Heier, Heber, Heger, Lemer, Heer

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Where is the Hemer family from?

You can see how Hemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Hemer families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hemer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemer 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 Hemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Inspector Of Ship and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemer. 100% of Hemer men worked as an Inspector Of Ship and 82% of Hemer 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

  • Inspector Of Ship
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Hemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemer 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Hemer. 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 723 military records available for the last name Hemer. For the veterans among your Hemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hemer in 1944 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemer 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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