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Memmer Family History

Memmer Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. In some cases possibly also East Frisian: habitational name from the island of Memmert between Borkum and Juist (in the North Sea).

This surname is very rare in East Frisia and elsewhere in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Memmer family from?

You can see how Memmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Memmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Memmer families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Memmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Memmer families in 1891.
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What did your Memmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Memmer. 22% of Memmer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Memmer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Memmer were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Memmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memmer 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Memmer. 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 895 military records available for the last name Memmer. For the veterans among your Memmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Memmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Memmer in 1964 was 62, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memmer 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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