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Wimmers Family History

Wimmers Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wimmer. English: variant of Wimmer with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Wimmers family from?

You can see how Wimmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wimmers family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wimmers's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Wimmers families in 1911.
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What did your Wimmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimmers. 28% of Wimmers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wimmers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimmers were Plumber and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Wimmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmers 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Wimmers. 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 332 military records available for the last name Wimmers. For the veterans among your Wimmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wimmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wimmers in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimmers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimmers 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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