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Mimms Family History

Mimms Name Meaning

English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Mims .

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


Similar surnames: Mimbs, Miers, Simm, Mires, Miars, Imes, Timms, Timmis, Times, Milks

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Where is the Mimms family from?

You can see how Mimms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mimms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Mimms families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mimms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mimms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mimms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mimms. 100% of Mimms men worked as a Postman and 89% of Mimms 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mimms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimms 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Mimms. 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 Mimms. For the veterans among your Mimms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimms lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mimms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mimms in 1957 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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