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Eimer Family History

Eimer Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Agimar composed of the elements agi(n) ‘edge point’ (of sword) + māri ‘famous’.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Eime in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Eimer family from?

You can see how Eimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Eimer families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eimer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Eimer families in 1891.
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What did your Eimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eimer. 17% of Eimer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Eimer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eimer were Proprietor and Domestic.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eimer. For the veterans among your Eimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eimer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eimer in 1952 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eimer 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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