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Fimber Family History

Fimber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Imber, Kimber, Fieber, Fisher, Felber, Faber, Kamber, Finger, Limmer

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Where is the Fimber family from?

You can see how Fimber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fimber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fimber families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fimber's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fimber families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Fimber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimber 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fimber. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fimber. For the veterans among your Fimber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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