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Raymer Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Römer (see Roemer ) Rehmer or possibly Reimer .

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


Similar surnames: Ramer, Rayner, Rayder, Rhymer, Raimer, Rymer, Raper, Racer, Hamer

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Where is the Raymer family from?

You can see how Raymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 141 Raymer families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Raymer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raymer families in 1911.
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What did your Raymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raymer. 40% of Raymer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raymer women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Minister
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Raymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raymer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Raymer. For the veterans among your Raymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Raymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Raymer in 1943 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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