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Cimmerman Family History

Cimmerman 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: Timmerman, Immerman, Zimmerman, Simmerman, Zimmermann, Timmermann

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Where is the Cimmerman family from?

You can see how Cimmerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimmerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cimmerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Cimmerman families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cimmerman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cimmerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimmerman 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 Cimmerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cimmerman. 43% of Cimmerman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cimmerman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cimmerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Cimmerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimmerman 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Cimmerman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cimmerman. For the veterans among your Cimmerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimmerman lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Cimmerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cimmerman in 1986 was 94, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cimmerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimmerman 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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