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Bandemer Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bandu ‘banner signal’ + mari ‘famous’ or from the Slavic personal name Bandomir composed of the elements banda an element of uncertain meaning + mir ‘peace’.

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


Similar surnames: Balmer, Anderer, Ander, Lander, Mander, Banner, Sander, Xander

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Where is the Bandemer family from?

You can see how Bandemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bandemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bandemer families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bandemer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bandemer families in 1880.
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What did your Bandemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandemer. 53% of Bandemer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bandemer women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bandemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandemer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Bandemer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bandemer. For the veterans among your Bandemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandemer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bandemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bandemer in 1964 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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