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Mcjimsey Family History

Mcjimsey 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: Mcgimsey, Mckinsey, Mccomsey, Mckimmey, Mckinney, Chidsey, Kimsey

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Where is the Mcjimsey family from?

You can see how Mcjimsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjimsey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcjimsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Mcjimsey families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjimsey's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcjimsey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjimsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Mcjimsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcjimsey. 50% of Mcjimsey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Mcjimsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Mcjimsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjimsey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Mcjimsey. 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 156 military records available for the last name Mcjimsey. For the veterans among your Mcjimsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjimsey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcjimsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcjimsey in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcjimsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjimsey 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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