Kimmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Kimmer

What does the name Kimmer mean?

The surname Kimmer is an occupational surname. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old German word "kämmerer," which means "chamberlain." A chamberlain was the person in charge of the noble household; to him would fall the duty of ensuring that the castle and court of the noble ran smoothly. This is a surname of office, a subset of the larger set of occupational names.

Early Origins of the Kimmer family

The surname Kimmer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Kammer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Kimmer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kimmer research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1657, 1810 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Kimmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kimmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kammer, Kamer, Kammere, Kammeres, Kammers, Kammerr, Kammerrs, Kamerrs, Kamerr, Kammerer, Cammer and many more.

Early Notables of the Kimmer family

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Kimmer migration to Australia +

Kimmer Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Kimmer, (b. 1810), aged 21, English agricultural labourer who was convicted in Wiltshire, England for 7 years for machine breaking, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 2nd February 1831, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1895 1

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th February 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/eliza