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Slimmer Family History

Slimmer Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Slemmer see German Schlemmer.

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


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Where is the Slimmer family from?

You can see how Slimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Slimmer families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Slimmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slimmer families in 1891.
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What did your Slimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slimmer. 100% of Slimmer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slimmer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Slimmer. 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 554 military records available for the last name Slimmer. For the veterans among your Slimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slimmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Slimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Slimmer in 1948 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slimmer 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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