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Vemer Family History

Vemer Name 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, Lemer, Emer, Nemer, Semer, Vener, Beer, Peter, Lever, Homer

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Where is the Vemer family from?

You can see how Vemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vemer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vemer families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Vemer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vemer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vemer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Vemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vemer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Vemer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Vemer. For the veterans among your Vemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vemer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Vemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vemer in 1978 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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