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Nimrod Family History

Nimrod Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean Jewish (Israeli) African West Indian and probably also African American: from the personal name Nimrod originally borne by the Biblical king of Shinar (Assyria).

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


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Where is the Nimrod family from?

You can see how Nimrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimrod family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nimrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nimrod family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nimrod's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Nimrod families in 1841.
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What did your Nimrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimrod. 34% of Nimrod men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nimrod women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nimrod were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Pressman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nimrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimrod 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Nimrod. 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 162 military records available for the last name Nimrod. For the veterans among your Nimrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimrod lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Nimrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nimrod in 1956 was 42, and 61 in 2002.

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