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Jiminez Family History

Jiminez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Jimínez): altered form of Spanish Jiménez (see Jimenez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jiminez family from?

You can see how Jiminez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiminez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiminez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jiminez families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jiminez's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jiminez families in 1891.
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What did your Jiminez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiminez. 50% of Jiminez men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Jiminez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiminez were Waiter and 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Waiter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jiminez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiminez 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jiminez. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jiminez. For the veterans among your Jiminez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiminez lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jiminez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jiminez in 1950 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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