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Slimmer Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Slemmer see German Schlemmer .

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


Similar surnames: Slinker, Limmer, Slinger, Brimmer, Sommer, Sliter, Blommer, Dimmer

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Where is the Slimmer family from?

You can see how Slimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slimmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Slimmer families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slimmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slimmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slimmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slimmer. 26% of Slimmer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Slimmer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slimmer were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slimmer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Slimmer. 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 554 military records available for the last name Slimmer. For the veterans among your Slimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slimmer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Slimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Slimmer in 1948 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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