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Maimer Family History

Maimer 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: Mainer, Maier, Mamer, Mailer, Marmer, Raimer, Mander, Master, Marker

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Where is the Maimer family from?

You can see how Maimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Maimer family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Maimer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Maimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maimer 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 Maimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

What Maimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Maimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maimer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Maimer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Maimer. For the veterans among your Maimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maimer lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Maimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maimer in 1988 was 67, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maimer 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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