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Tearmer Family History

Tearmer 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: Teamer, Farmer, Dermer, Jarmer, Harmer, Carmer, Germer, Armer, Larmer

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Where is the Tearmer family from?

You can see how Tearmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tearmer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tearmer families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tearmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tearmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Tearmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tearmer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tearmer. 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 Tearmer. For the veterans among your Tearmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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