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Themer Family History

Themer 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: Theimer, Homer, Hamer, Helmer, Roemer, Heyer, Ohmer, Remer, Heier

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Where is the Themer family from?

You can see how Themer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Themer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Themer families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Themer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Themer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Themer 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 Themer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Themer. 36% of Themer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Themer women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Themer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Themer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Themer. 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 128 military records available for the last name Themer. For the veterans among your Themer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Themer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Themer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Themer in 1965 was 46, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Themer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Themer 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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