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Jimks Family History

Jimks 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: Jinks, James, Simos, Nims, Limke, Milks, Imes, Pinks, Jenks, Hicks

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Where is the Jimks family from?

You can see how Jimks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jimks family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jimks's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Jimks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Jimks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimks 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jimks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jimks. For the veterans among your Jimks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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