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Gimm Family History

Gimm 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: Imm, Kimm, Timm, Pimm, Gumm, Gima, Gamm, Grimm, Simm, Gomm

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Where is the Gimm family from?

You can see how Gimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gimm families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gimm's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Gimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimm 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 Gimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gimm. 100% of Gimm 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Gimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimm 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Gimm. 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 265 military records available for the last name Gimm. For the veterans among your Gimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gimm in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimm 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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