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Raemer Family History

Raemer 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: Roemer, Remer, Ramer, Riemer, Radmer, Raymer, Kraemer, Rammer, Raeder

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Where is the Raemer family from?

You can see how Raemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Raemer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raemer. 30% of Raemer men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Raemer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raemer were Chauffeur and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raemer 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Raemer. 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 108 military records available for the last name Raemer. For the veterans among your Raemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raemer in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

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