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Almer Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Adelmar composed of the ancient Germanic elements adal ‘noble’ + mar ‘famous’. Swedish (also Almér): topographic or ornamental name from alm ‘elm’ + the suffix -ér (a derivative of Latin -erius) or -er (from German).

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


Similar surnames: Elmer, Palmer, Almen, Balmer, Alder, Alber, Ulmer, Alger, Alter

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Where is the Almer family from?

You can see how Almer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Almer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Almer families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Almer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Almer families in 1911.
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What did your Almer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Almer. 100% of Almer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Almer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almer 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Almer. 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 764 military records available for the last name Almer. For the veterans among your Almer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Almer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Almer in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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