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Zillmer Family History

Zillmer Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of the Old Slavic personal name Sulimir composed of the elements sul (from Old Slavic sulijь) meaning ‘good better’.

Additionally, the second element mir translates to ‘peace’.

This name reflects the blending of Slavic culture into German language and nomenclature.

Elements of ancient names often provide insight into historical relationships between cultures.

Thus, Sulimir embodies both the values of goodness and peace in its linguistic roots.

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


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Where is the Zillmer family from?

You can see how Zillmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zillmer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zillmer families in 1911.
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What did your Zillmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zillmer. 33% of Zillmer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Zillmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zillmer were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%

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Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Zillmer. 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 957 military records available for the last name Zillmer. For the veterans among your Zillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zillmer in 1961 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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