Welcome to the Zimmermann Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Zimmermann surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Zimmermann ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Zimmermann Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Zimmermann family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. Have you struck a Zimmermann brick wall? Read "Documenting Genealogical Research" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Zimmermann Ancestors
Zimmermann Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Zimmermann ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know Was my Zimmermann ancestor was married more than once?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Zimmermann
Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Zimmermann Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Zimmermann last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Zimmermann ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that Zimmermann is a common German surname? The article "Tracing Your Roots to Germany" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Zimmermann DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Zimmermann ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Zimmermann research?, then this FAQ may help.
Zimmermann Family History
There is more to exploring your Zimmermann ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Zimmermann ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Zimmermann Researchers
When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Zimmermann queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Zimmermann ancestors.
Zimmermann Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Zimmermann was the 5467th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Zimmermann Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Zimmermann, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Zimmermann Family Reunions
Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Zimmermann booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Zimmermann reunion.
See Also
Zimermann Zimmerman Zimmerman Immermann
Surname Finder, The Zimmermann Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
