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Stimer Family History

Stimer 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: Stier, Simer, Stamer, Steimer, Stiver, Shimer, Stiner, Stiger, Summer

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Where is the Stimer family from?

You can see how Stimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stimer families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stimer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stimer 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 Stimer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Stimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Stimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stimer 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Stimer. 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 381 military records available for the last name Stimer. For the veterans among your Stimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stimer in 1964 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stimer 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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