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Jimes Family History

Jimes 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: James, Imes, Jines, Simes, Limes, Jaimes, Times, Himes, Jiles, Kimes

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Where is the Jimes family from?

You can see how Jimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jimes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jimes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimes 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 Jimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jimes. 100% of Jimes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Jimes. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jimes. For the veterans among your Jimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Jimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jimes in 1963 was 92, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jimes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimes 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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