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Jimison Name Meaning

English (County Durham): variant of Jameson .

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


Similar surnames: Jimerson, Simson, Jipson, Jemison, Timson, Timpson, Simison, Hixson

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Where is the Jimison family from?

You can see how Jimison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jimison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jimison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jimison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jimison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jimison. 27% of Jimison men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Jimison women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jimison were Truck Driver and Helper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Helper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jimison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimison 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jimison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 945 military records available for the last name Jimison. For the veterans among your Jimison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jimison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jimison in 1955 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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