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Peimer Family History

Peimer 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: Peiser, Leimer, Weimer, Heimer, Geimer, Reimer, Eimer, Peifer, Primer

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Where is the Peimer family from?

You can see how Peimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Peimer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peimer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Peimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peimer 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Peimer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peimer. For the veterans among your Peimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Peimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peimer in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peimer 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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