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Kermer Family History

Kermer 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: Kerker, Kerner, Dermer, Germer, Kemmer, Kerper, Ermer, Kerber, Berner

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Where is the Kermer family from?

You can see how Kermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kermer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kermer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kermer families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kermer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kermer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kermer 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 Kermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kermer. 24% of Kermer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kermer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kermer were Farming and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Kermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kermer 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Kermer. 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 336 military records available for the last name Kermer. For the veterans among your Kermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kermer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kermer in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kermer 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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