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Wermer Family History

Wermer 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: Dermer, Germer, Werder, Weimer, Werber, Werner, Wermers, Ermer

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Where is the Wermer family from?

You can see how Wermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wermer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wermer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wermer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wermer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermer 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 Wermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wermer. 23% of Wermer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wermer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wermer were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Storekeeper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Wermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermer 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Wermer. 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 296 military records available for the last name Wermer. For the veterans among your Wermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wermer in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermer 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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