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Dalmer Family History

Dalmer 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: Palmer, Balmer, Kalmer, Almer, Damer, Walmer, Dammer, Dahmer, Alger

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Where is the Dalmer family from?

You can see how Dalmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dalmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Dalmer families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Dalmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dalmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalmer 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 Dalmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dalmer. 55% of Dalmer 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Jardinier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dalmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalmer 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Dalmer. 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 478 military records available for the last name Dalmer. For the veterans among your Dalmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalmer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Dalmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1940. The average life expectancy for Dalmer in 1940 was 100, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalmer 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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