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Vimmer Family History

Vimmer 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: Limmer, Wimmer, Kimmer, Simmer, Dimmer, Nimmer, Timmer, Zimmer, Immer

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Where is the Vimmer family from?

You can see how Vimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vimmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Vimmer family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vimmer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vimmer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vimmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Vimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vimmer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vimmer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vimmer. For the veterans among your Vimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vimmer lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Vimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vimmer in 1991 was 24, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vimmer 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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