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Shimer Family History

Shimer Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmer . Altered form of German Schimmer .

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


Similar surnames: Shimel, Shier, Shirer, Schimel, Hamer, Sher, Sommer, Shermer, Stiner

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Where is the Shimer family from?

You can see how Shimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Shimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Shimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimer. 15% of Shimer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Shimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimer were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Shimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimer 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Shimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shimer. For the veterans among your Shimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shimer in 1950 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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