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Nimmers Family History

Nimmers 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: Nimmer, Timmers, Nemmers, Simmers, Zimmers, Wimmers, Limmer, Wimmer

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Where is the Nimmers family from?

You can see how Nimmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimmers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Nimmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Nimmers families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimmers's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nimmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Nimmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimmers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nimmers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nimmers. For the veterans among your Nimmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimmers lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Nimmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nimmers in 1976 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nimmers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimmers 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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