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Ziemer Family History

Ziemer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Siemer. Compare Zeamer.

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


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Where is the Ziemer family from?

You can see how Ziemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Ziemer family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziemer's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ziemer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemer 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 Ziemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziemer. 25% of Ziemer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Ziemer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziemer were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Ziemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ziemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemer 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 Ziemer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ziemer. For the veterans among your Ziemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ziemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ziemer in 1951 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ziemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziemer 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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