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Drimer Family History

Drimer 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: Rimer, Driver, Brimer, Drier, Primer, Dreyer, Grime, Prime, Dormer

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Where is the Drimer family from?

You can see how Drimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Drimer families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Drimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drimer 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 Drimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drimer. 100% of Drimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Drimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Drimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drimer 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Drimer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Drimer. For the veterans among your Drimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drimer in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drimer 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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