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Premer Family History

Premer Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name for someone living near a brier hedge or a thorny thicket, an agent noun from the dialect word Preme Breme ‘brier’.

Americanized form of German Bremer.

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


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Where is the Premer family from?

You can see how Premer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Premer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Premer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Premer families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Premer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Premer families in 1891.
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What did your Premer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Premer. 39% of Premer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Premer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Premer were Janitor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Premer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Premer 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Premer. 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 426 military records available for the last name Premer. For the veterans among your Premer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Premer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Premer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Premer in 1964 was 73, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Premer 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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