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Redmer Family History

Redmer Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Redmer composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād ‘advice counsel’ + mari meri ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Redmer family from?

You can see how Redmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Redmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Redmer families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Redmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Redmer families in 1891.
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What did your Redmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and General Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redmer. 34% of Redmer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Redmer women worked as a General Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Redmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redmer 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Redmer. 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 431 military records available for the last name Redmer. For the veterans among your Redmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Redmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Redmer in 1948 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Redmer 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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