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Tremer Family History

Tremer 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, Treder, Bremer, Tremper, Premer, Kremer, Tremel, Cremer

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Where is the Tremer family from?

You can see how Tremer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tremer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tremer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Tremer families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tremer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tremer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tremer 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 Tremer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tremer. 27% of Tremer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Tremer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tremer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tremer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tremer 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Tremer. 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 378 military records available for the last name Tremer. For the veterans among your Tremer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tremer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tremer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tremer in 1963 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tremer 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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