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Vimmerstedt Family History

Vimmerstedt 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: Bierstedt, Hammerstein, Vanderstelt, Wallerstedt, Himmelstein

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Where is the Vimmerstedt family from?

You can see how Vimmerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vimmerstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vimmerstedt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vimmerstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vimmerstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vimmerstedt 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 76 census records available for the last name Vimmerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vimmerstedt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vimmerstedt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Vimmerstedt. For the veterans among your Vimmerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vimmerstedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vimmerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vimmerstedt in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vimmerstedt 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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