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Newmer Family History

Newmer 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: Nehmer, Nemer, Newmyer, Nemec, Elmer, Helmer, Netter, Necker, Newmark

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Where is the Newmer family from?

You can see how Newmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Newmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Newmer families living in Leicestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Newmer's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Newmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Newmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Newmer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Newmer. For the veterans among your Newmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmer lifespan?

Average Newmer life expectancy in 1975 was 13 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newmer 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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