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Fimmel Family History

Fimmel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Himmel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Rimmel, Immel, Timmel, Limmer, Fishel, Hummel

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Where is the Fimmel family from?

You can see how Fimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimmel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fimmel families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fimmel's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Fimmel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fimmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fimmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fimmel. 50% of Fimmel men worked as an Owner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
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What Fimmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Fimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimmel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Fimmel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Fimmel. For the veterans among your Fimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fimmel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fimmel in 1955 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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