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Pimer Family History

Pimer 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: Piper, Rimer, Simer, Piker, Piner, Limer, Pier, Eimer, Piver, Pifer

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Where is the Pimer family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pimer. 100% of Pimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Pimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pimer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pimer. For the veterans among your Pimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Pimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pimer in 1959 was 62, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimer 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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