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Wamer Family History

Wamer Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wöhmer or Weimer.

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


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Where is the Wamer family from?

You can see how Wamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wamer families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wamer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wamer families in 1891.
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What did your Wamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wamer. 92% of Wamer 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
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamer 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Wamer. 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 546 military records available for the last name Wamer. For the veterans among your Wamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Wamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wamer in 1947 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamer 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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