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Leimer Family History

Leimer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a worker with clay from an agent derivative of Middle High German leim ‘clay’.

Habitational name for someone from any of several places called Leimen in the Palatinate and Baden.

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


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Where is the Leimer family from?

You can see how Leimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Leimer families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Leimer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leimer 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 Leimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leimer. 20% of Leimer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Leimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leimer were Attendant and Telephone Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leimer 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Leimer. 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 726 military records available for the last name Leimer. For the veterans among your Leimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leimer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leimer in 1959 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leimer 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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