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Resmer Family History

Resmer 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: Remer, Rehmer, Resser, Rester, Resner, Reimer, Redmer, Resler, Reser

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Where is the Resmer family from?

You can see how Resmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Resmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Resmer families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Resmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Resmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resmer 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 Resmer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Resmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Resmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resmer 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Resmer. 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 57 military records available for the last name Resmer. For the veterans among your Resmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resmer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Resmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Resmer in 1967 was 88, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resmer 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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