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Lurmer Family History

Lurmer 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: Larmer, Turner, Burger, Summer, Kummer, Farmer, Dormer, Plummer

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Where is the Lurmer family from?

You can see how Lurmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Lurmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Lurmer families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lurmer's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Lurmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lurmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Lurmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurmer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lurmer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lurmer. For the veterans among your Lurmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lurmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lurmer

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