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Theimer Family History

Theimer Surname Meaning

East German: occupational name for a pigeon breeder from a shortened form of Teubner (see Taube).

German: from a derivative of the personal name Dietmar see Dittmar.

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


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Where is the Theimer family from?

You can see how Theimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theimer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Theimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Theimer families living in Oregon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Theimer's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Theimer families in 1880.
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What did your Theimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theimer. 23% of Theimer men worked as a Painter and 50% of Theimer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theimer were Laborer and 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

  • Painter
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theimer 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Theimer. 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 823 military records available for the last name Theimer. For the veterans among your Theimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Theimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Theimer in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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