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Wommer Family History

Wommer 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: Sommer, Woomer, Wimmer, Dommer, Kommer, Pommer, Bommer, Hommer

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Where is the Wommer family from?

You can see how Wommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wommer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wommer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wommer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wommer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wommer 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 Wommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wommer. 50% of Wommer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wommer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wommer were Police Officer and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Police Officer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Wommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wommer 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wommer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Wommer. For the veterans among your Wommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wommer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wommer in 1957 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wommer 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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