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Talmer Family History

Talmer 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: Palmer, Balmer, Kalmer, Almer, Walmer, Tamer, Alger, Waller, Galler

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Where is the Talmer family from?

You can see how Talmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Talmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Talmer families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Talmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Talmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Talmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Talmer. 100% of Talmer women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Talmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talmer 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Talmer. 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 108 military records available for the last name Talmer. For the veterans among your Talmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talmer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Talmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Talmer in 1969 was 51, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talmer 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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