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Bim Family History

Bim Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kim, Im, Bi, Brim, Lim, Rim, Sim, Bir, Beim, Bihm

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Where is the Bim family from?

You can see how Bim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bim families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1851 there were 2 Bim families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bim's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bim families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bim. 100% of Bim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bim women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Bim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bim 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Bim. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bim. For the veterans among your Bim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bim in 1971 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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