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Plemer Family History

Plemer 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: Plumer, Lemer, Premer, Pleger, Pluemer, Palmer, Peter, Lever, Klemmer

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Where is the Plemer family from?

You can see how Plemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Plemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Plemer family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Plemer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Plemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plemer 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 221 census records available for the last name Plemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plemer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Plemer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Plemer. For the veterans among your Plemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plemer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Plemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Plemer in 1946 was 51, and 46 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plemer 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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