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Lomers Family History

Lomers 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: Somers, Lamers, Lowers, Homer, Comer, Loder, Romer, Lodes, Loberg

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Where is the Lomers family from?

You can see how Lomers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lomers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lomers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lomers families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lomers's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lomers families in 1880.
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What did your Lomers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lomers. 50% of Lomers men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Lomers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lomers 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lomers. 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 62 military records available for the last name Lomers. For the veterans among your Lomers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lomers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Lomers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lomers in 1964 was 74, and 63 in 1987.

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