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Clamer Family History

Clamer 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: Blamer, Cramer, Lamer, Claver, Klamer, Climer, Flamer, Clymer, Clauer

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Where is the Clamer family from?

You can see how Clamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clamer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Clamer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 27% of all the recorded Clamer's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Clamer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clamer 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 Clamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clamer. 26% of Clamer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Clamer women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clamer were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Clamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clamer 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Clamer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Clamer. For the veterans among your Clamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Clamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Clamer in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clamer 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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