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Cimas Family History

Cimas 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: Dimas, Comas, Simas, Cima, Limas, Vilas, Minas, Damas, Livas, Imam

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Where is the Cimas family from?

You can see how Cimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cimas family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cimas's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cimas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimas 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 Cimas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cimas. 100% of Cimas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Cimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimas 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cimas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cimas. For the veterans among your Cimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Cimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cimas in 1977 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cimas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimas 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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