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Jimson Family History

Jimson Surname Meaning

see Gimson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jimson family from?

You can see how Jimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Jimson families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jimson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jimson families in 1891.
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What did your Jimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jimson. 100% of Jimson 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Jimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimson 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Jimson. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jimson. For the veterans among your Jimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jimson in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimson 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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