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Bimer Family History

Bimer 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: Bier, Rimer, Simer, Limer, Brimer, Eimer, Bomer, Biwer, Wimer, Biser

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Where is the Bimer family from?

You can see how Bimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bimer families living in Derbyshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bimer's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bimer 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 Bimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bimer. 60% of Bimer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Bimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Bimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bimer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bimer. 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 187 military records available for the last name Bimer. For the veterans among your Bimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Bimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bimer in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bimer 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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