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Eimers Family History

Eimers Surname Meaning

Dutch genitivized form of Eimer

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


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Where is the Eimers family from?

You can see how Eimers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eimers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eimers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Eimers families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eimers's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Eimers families in 1891.
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What did your Eimers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eimers. 27% of Eimers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eimers women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eimers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eimers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eimers 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Eimers. 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 260 military records available for the last name Eimers. For the veterans among your Eimers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eimers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Eimers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Eimers in 1954 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eimers 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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