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Paimer Family History

Paimer 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: Palmer, Parmer, Pamer, Primer, Raimer, Kaiser, Hamer, Prime, Painter

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Where is the Paimer family from?

You can see how Paimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paimer family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paimer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Paimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paimer 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 Paimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paimer. 100% of Paimer 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
    100%

What Paimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Paimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paimer 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Paimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paimer. For the veterans among your Paimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paimer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Paimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Paimer in 1976 was 61, and 71 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paimer 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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