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Namer Family History

Namer 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: Hamer, Naber, Kamer, Nager, Nader, Ramer, Naser, Damer, Lamer, Mamer

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Where is the Namer family from?

You can see how Namer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Namer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Namer families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Namer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Namer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namer 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 Namer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Namer. 33% of Namer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Namer women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Namer were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Namer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Namer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namer 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Namer. 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 959 military records available for the last name Namer. For the veterans among your Namer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Namer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Namer in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Namer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namer 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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