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Wermers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Wermer from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with war(in) ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’.

It combines elements that reflect a sense of safety and renown.

The first part, war(in), signifies the concepts of shelter and protection.

The second part, māri, translates to ‘famous’, contributing to the overall meaning.

This name showcases the importance of both guardianship and reputation in ancient Germanic culture.

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


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You can see how Wermers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wermers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wermers family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wermers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wermers families in 1911.
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What did your Wermers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wermers. 43% of Wermers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Wermers. 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 116 military records available for the last name Wermers. For the veterans among your Wermers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wermers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wermers in 1967 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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