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Immer Family History

Immer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Immer near Oldenburg in Lower Saxony.

Swiss German: presumably from the Latinized personal name Imerius (also Hymerius) borne by the 7th century Swiss missionary and Christian saint.

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


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You can see how Immer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Immer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Immer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Immer families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Immer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Immer families in 1891.
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What did your Immer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Immer. 100% of Immer 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Immer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Immer 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Immer. 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 328 military records available for the last name Immer. For the veterans among your Immer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Immer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Immer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Immer in 1957 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Immer 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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