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Mamer Family History

Mamer Surname Meaning

French and Luxembourgish: from the Latin personal name Mamerius or Mamertius, a Christian saint's name.

It is a habitational name from Mamer in Luxembourg.

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


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Where is the Mamer family from?

You can see how Mamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Mamer families living in Alberta. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mamer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mamer families in 1911.
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What did your Mamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mamer. 100% of Mamer 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mamer. 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 698 military records available for the last name Mamer. For the veterans among your Mamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mamer in 1963 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mamer 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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