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Mimer Family History

Mimer 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: Mier, Miner, Rimer, Miser, Simer, Miler, Mamer, Limer, Eimer, Wimer

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Where is the Mimer family from?

You can see how Mimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mimer family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mimer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimer 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 Mimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Contractor Labourer H Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mimer. 100% of Mimer men worked as a Public Works Contractor Labourer H Worker and 100% of Mimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Contractor Labourer H Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Mimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mimer. 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 190 military records available for the last name Mimer. For the veterans among your Mimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimer lifespan?

Average Mimer life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mimer 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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