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Kimer Family History

Kimer 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: Kiper, Kimber, Kamer, Kimmer, Kiker, Rimer, Kier, Simer, Kime, Kizer

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Where is the Kimer family from?

You can see how Kimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kimer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimer 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 Kimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimer. 29% of Kimer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kimer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimer were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Kimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimer 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Kimer. 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 293 military records available for the last name Kimer. For the veterans among your Kimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kimer in 1964 was 84, and 38 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimer 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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