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Zimmerer Family History

Zimmerer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zimmermann.

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


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Where is the Zimmerer family from?

You can see how Zimmerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmerer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimmerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Zimmerer families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Zimmerer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zimmerer families in 1880.
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What did your Zimmerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimmerer. 37% of Zimmerer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zimmerer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimmerer were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Sales Lady
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zimmerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmerer 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Zimmerer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zimmerer. For the veterans among your Zimmerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmerer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zimmerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zimmerer in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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