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Jimmer Family History

Jimmer 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: Limmer, Wimmer, Kimmer, Simmer, Dimmer, Nimmer, Timmer, Zimmer, Immer

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Where is the Jimmer family from?

You can see how Jimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Jimmer families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jimmer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jimmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jimmer. 42% of Jimmer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jimmer women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jimmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jimmer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jimmer. For the veterans among your Jimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmer lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Jimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jimmer in 1989 was 7, and 39 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jimmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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