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Promer Family History

Promer 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: Romer, Cromer, Gromer, Fromer, Premer, Kromer, Primer, Proper, Palmer

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Where is the Promer family from?

You can see how Promer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Promer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Promer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Promer families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Promer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Promer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Promer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Promer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Promer. 50% of Promer 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%
  • Farmers Son
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Promer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Promer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Promer. 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 115 military records available for the last name Promer. For the veterans among your Promer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Promer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Promer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Promer in 1943 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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