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Zimmer Family History

Zimmer Genealogy & Family Tree

Zimmer is a German name from Prussia from medieval times. It referred to someone with the occupation of a carpenter. The earliest known ancestor--Cunrod Zimmermanin-- was recorded 1200.

Other spellings of the name include "Zimmerle," "Zimmerer," and "Zimmerman." Notable people with the surname include German composer Hans Zimmer (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, The Dark Knight), American baseball player Chief Zimmer (Detroit Wolverines, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies), and American baseball player Don Zimmer (Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets). The first Zimmer to come to America was Jacob Zimmer in Pennsylvania in 1733.

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