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Jimmison Family History

Jimmison 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: Jimison, Jimmerson, Jimerson, Jamison, Jemison, Simison, Maison

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Where is the Jimmison family from?

You can see how Jimmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jimmison families living in Durham. This was about 82% of all the recorded Jimmison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jimmison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimmison 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 Jimmison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jimmison. 100% of Jimmison 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%

What Jimmison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Jimmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jimmison. 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 113 military records available for the last name Jimmison. For the veterans among your Jimmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jimmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jimmison in 1967 was 60, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jimmison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimmison 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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