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Teemer Family History

Teemer 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: Deemer, Beemer, Teamer, Tesmer, Teeter, Elmer, Helmer, Tester, Roemer

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Where is the Teemer family from?

You can see how Teemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Teemer families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Teemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teemer 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 Teemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teemer. 55% of Teemer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Plumber
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Teemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teemer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Teemer. 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 129 military records available for the last name Teemer. For the veterans among your Teemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teemer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Teemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Teemer in 1967 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teemer 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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