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Zimpfer Family History

Zimpfer Surname Meaning

South German:: nickname for a finicky affected or squeamish person late Middle High German zimpfer.from the personal name Symphorian.

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


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Where is the Zimpfer family from?

You can see how Zimpfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimpfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimpfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zimpfer families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Zimpfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zimpfer families in 1880.
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What did your Zimpfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimpfer. 24% of Zimpfer men worked as a Farming and 28% of Zimpfer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimpfer were Patrolman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Patrolman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zimpfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimpfer 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Zimpfer. 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 329 military records available for the last name Zimpfer. For the veterans among your Zimpfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimpfer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zimpfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zimpfer in 1957 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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