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Bims Family History

Bims 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: Biss, Nims, Bies, Mims, Bias, Tims, Bins, Sims, Wims, Kim

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Where is the Bims family from?

You can see how Bims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bims families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bims's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bims 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 Bims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bims. 100% of Bims 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 496 census records available for the last name Bims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bims 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bims. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bims. For the veterans among your Bims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bims lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bims in 1948 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bims 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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