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Vallmer Family History

Vallmer 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: Vallier, Vollmer, Ballmer, Palmer, Waller, Galler, Balmer, Valles

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Where is the Vallmer family from?

You can see how Vallmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vallmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vallmer family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vallmer's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vallmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vallmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vallmer. 31% of Vallmer men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Vallmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vallmer were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vallmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallmer 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Vallmer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vallmer. For the veterans among your Vallmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallmer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Vallmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vallmer in 1993 was 57, and 80 in 1997.

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