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Kaimer Family History

Kaimer 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: Kaiser, Kalmer, Kamer, Kammer, Kazmer, Kasmer, Kainer, Kazimer

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Where is the Kaimer family from?

You can see how Kaimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaimer families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaimer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaimer 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 Kaimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaimer. 100% of Kaimer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kaimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Kaimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaimer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kaimer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kaimer. For the veterans among your Kaimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kaimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaimer in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaimer 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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