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Gimma Family History

Gimma 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: Gima, Gemma, Gamma, Gioia, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Zima, Giza, Pimm

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Where is the Gimma family from?

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

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Gimma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Gimma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimma 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gimma. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gimma. For the veterans among your Gimma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Gimma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gimma in 1975 was 63, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gimma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimma 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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