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Pima Family History

Pima 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: Zima, Pimm, Pica, Pisa, Pina, Poma, Lima, Sima, Pia, Gima

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Where is the Pima family from?

You can see how Pima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pima family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pima families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pima's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pima families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pima 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 190 census records available for the last name Pima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pima 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pima. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pima. For the veterans among your Pima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pima lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Pima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pima in 1978 was 88, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pima 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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