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Gemer Family History

Gemer 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, Geyer, Geier, Germer, Gemar, Gomer, Lemer, Geer, Geter, Geimer

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Where is the Gemer family from?

You can see how Gemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gemer families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gemer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gemer. 64% of Gemer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Gemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Gemer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gemer. For the veterans among your Gemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Gemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gemer in 1970 was 74, and 91 in 1993.

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