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Raymer Family History

Raymer Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Römer (see Roemer) Rehmer or possibly Reimer.

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


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Where is the Raymer family from?

You can see how Raymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Raymer families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Raymer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raymer families in 1891.
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What did your Raymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raymer. 20% of Raymer men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 88% of Raymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raymer were Painter and Paid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    5%

What Raymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Raymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raymer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Raymer. For the veterans among your Raymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Raymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Raymer in 1943 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymer 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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