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Kimmer Family History

Kimmer Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a cooper from an agent derivative of Middle High German kimme ‘rim flange (on a tub)’ (see Kimm).

German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Chunibald formed with chunni ‘race people’ or kuoni ‘daring experienced’ + bald ‘bold brave’.

English: variant of Kimber.

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


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Where is the Kimmer family from?

You can see how Kimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Kimmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kimmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kimmer families in 1891.
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What did your Kimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Broker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimmer. 100% of Kimmer men worked as an Insurance Broker and 88% of Kimmer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Broker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • House Wife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmer 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Kimmer. 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 745 military records available for the last name Kimmer. For the veterans among your Kimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kimmer in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimmer 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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