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Shimer Family History

Shimer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmer. Altered form of German Schimmer.

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


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Where is the Shimer family from?

You can see how Shimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Shimer families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Shimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shimer families in 1891.
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What did your Shimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shimer. 100% of Shimer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Shimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimer 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Shimer. 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 Shimer. For the veterans among your Shimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shimer in 1950 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimer 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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