Origins of the Hemer surname
About the Hemers
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Interesting facts about Hemer
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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What are the most common Hemer first names?
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William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hemers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Hemers in 1921
Barmaid
4
Dressmaker
4
Farmers Daughter
3
Weaver Cotton
3
Cook Domestic
2
Commmon male occupations for Hemers in 1921
Joiner
6
Licensed Victualler
6
Shipwright
5
Yeoman
5
Barman
3
