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Zomer Name Meaning

Dutch: from zomer Middle Dutch somer ‘summer’ a nickname for someone of a warm disposition or for someone associated with the season in some other way. In some cases probably also a habitational name referring to a farm named Zomerhuis in Overijssel the Netherlands. Compare Somer . Polish: from German Sommer .

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


Similar surnames: Sommer, Romer, Comer, Homer, Somer, Colmer, Kober, Domer, Hamer

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Where is the Zomer family from?

You can see how Zomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Zomer families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zomer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zomer families in 1911.
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What did your Zomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zomer. 54% of Zomer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zomer women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Zomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zomer 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Zomer. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zomer. For the veterans among your Zomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zomer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zomer in 1964 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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