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Zimmers Family History

Zimmers Surname Meaning

German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): derivative of Zimmer.

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


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Where is the Zimmers family from?

You can see how Zimmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zimmers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Zimmers families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimmers's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zimmers families in 1911.
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What did your Zimmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimmers. 40% of Zimmers men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zimmers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimmers were Electrician and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

What Zimmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zimmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmers 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Zimmers. 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 546 military records available for the last name Zimmers. For the veterans among your Zimmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmers lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Zimmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zimmers in 1942 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zimmers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimmers 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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