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Zimmerly Family History

Zimmerly Name Meaning

South German: variant of Zimmerle . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Zimmerli, Kimmerly, Zimmerer, Zimmerlee, Simerly, Zimmerle, Zimpel

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Where is the Zimmerly family from?

You can see how Zimmerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmerly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zimmerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zimmerly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zimmerly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zimmerly families in 1840.
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What did your Zimmerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimmerly. 23% of Zimmerly men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Zimmerly women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimmerly were Painter and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Nurse
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zimmerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmerly 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Zimmerly. 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 691 military records available for the last name Zimmerly. For the veterans among your Zimmerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmerly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zimmerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zimmerly in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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