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Jalmer Family History

Jalmer 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, Jarmer, Almer, Walmer, Jasmer, James, Alger

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Where is the Jalmer family from?

You can see how Jalmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Jalmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jalmer families living in Norfolk. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jalmer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jalmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Jalmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalmer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Jalmer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jalmer. For the veterans among your Jalmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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