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Nimer Family History

Nimer Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Lebanon): from a variant of the personal name Nimr from nimr ‘tiger’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

It can also be an Americanized form of the standard variant Nimr which is found in Egypt and Jordan as well.

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Nimer family from?

You can see how Nimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nimer families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nimer's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nimer families in 1891.
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What did your Nimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nimer. 32% of Nimer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
  • Hatter
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimer 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Nimer. 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 188 military records available for the last name Nimer. For the veterans among your Nimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nimer in 1958 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimer 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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