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Pimms Family History

Pimms 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: Pimm, Timms, Mimms, Simms, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Simos, Nims, Pins

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Where is the Pimms family from?

You can see how Pimms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pimms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pimms families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pimms's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Pimms families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Pimms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimms 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pimms. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pimms. For the veterans among your Pimms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimms lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Pimms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pimms in 1972 was 62, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimms 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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