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Cimer Family History

Cimer Surname 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: Comer, Rimer, Simer, Limer, Eimer, Climer, Wimer, Cater, Lier, Homer

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Where is the Cimer family from?

You can see how Cimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cimer families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cimer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Cimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cimer. For the veterans among your Cimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1964, in the United States, Cimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cimer in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 1964.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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