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Climer Family History

Climer Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Climer family from?

You can see how Climer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Climer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Climer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Climer families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Climer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Climer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Climer 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 Climer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Climer. 35% of Climer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Climer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Climer were Farm Work and Weaver.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Work
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Climer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Climer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Climer 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Climer. 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 Climer. For the veterans among your Climer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Climer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Climer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Climer in 1946 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Climer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Climer 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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