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Celmer Family History

Celmer Surname Meaning

Slavicized form of German Zellmer.

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


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Where is the Celmer family from?

You can see how Celmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Celmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Celmer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Celmer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Celmer families in 1911.
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What did your Celmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Celmer. 28% of Celmer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Celmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Celmer were Labor and Starcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housemaid
    17%
  • Starcher
    17%

What Celmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Celmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celmer 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Celmer. 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 574 military records available for the last name Celmer. For the veterans among your Celmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Celmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Celmer in 1961 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celmer 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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