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Cammer Name Meaning

English: variant of Comer . Altered form of German Kammer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Crammer, Hammer, Commer, Camber, Camper, Comer, Kammer, Dimmer

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Where is the Cammer family from?

You can see how Cammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cammer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Cammer families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cammer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cammer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cammer. 20% of Cammer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cammer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cammer were Proprietor 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cammer 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Cammer. 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 671 military records available for the last name Cammer. For the veterans among your Cammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cammer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cammer in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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