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Ilmer Family History

Ilmer Name 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: Elmer, Ulmer, Hilmer, Gilmer, Almer, Wilmer, Immer, Kilmer, Iler

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Where is the Ilmer family from?

You can see how Ilmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ilmer family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ilmer's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ilmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ilmer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ilmer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Ilmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilmer 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Ilmer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ilmer. For the veterans among your Ilmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilmer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Ilmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ilmer in 1974 was 90, and 66 in 1999.

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