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Eimer Family History

Eimer Name Meaning

German:: from the ancient Germanic personal name Agimar composed of the elements agi(n) ‘edge point’ (of sword) + māri ‘famous’. habitational name for someone from a place called Eime in Lower Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Ehmer, Elmer, Reimer, Heimer, Eiker, Weimer, Ermer, Geimer, Emmert

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Where is the Eimer family from?

You can see how Eimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Eimer families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Eimer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Eimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eimer. 100% of Eimer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eimer 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 Eimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Eimer. For the veterans among your Eimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eimer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eimer in 1952 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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