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Allmers Family History

Allmers 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: Allers, Almer, Allmaras, Alles, Alders, Ellers, Alers, Ullmer, Ahlers

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Where is the Allmers family from?

You can see how Allmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allmers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Allmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Allmers families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Allmers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Allmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allmers. 50% of Allmers men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Allmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allmers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Allmers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Allmers. For the veterans among your Allmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allmers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Allmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Allmers in 1974 was 70, and 77 in 1991.

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