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Ehmer Family History

Ehmer Name Meaning

North German and East Frisian: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + māri ‘famous’. This surname is very rare in East Frisia.

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


Similar surnames: Eimer, Elmer, Ermer, Hier, Osmer, Omer, Lehmer, Nehmer, Dehmer

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Where is the Ehmer family from?

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

What did your Ehmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ehmer. 34% of Ehmer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ehmer women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ehmer were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ehmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehmer 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Ehmer. 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 700 military records available for the last name Ehmer. For the veterans among your Ehmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ehmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ehmer in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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