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Jimmerson Name Meaning

Scottish and northern English: variant of Jameson based on a pet form of the personal name James.

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


Similar surnames: Jimerson, Jamerson, Pierson, Amberson, Simerson, Jinkerson, Iverson

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Where is the Jimmerson family from?

You can see how Jimmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimmerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Jimmerson families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jimmerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jimmerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimmerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jimmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jimmerson. 100% of Jimmerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jimmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmerson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jimmerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jimmerson. For the veterans among your Jimmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmerson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jimmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jimmerson in 1952 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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