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Zimes Family History

Zimes 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: Imes, Zimet, Simes, Limes, Times, Himes, Kimes, Rimes, Miles, James

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Where is the Zimes family from?

You can see how Zimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zimes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zimes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zimes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimes 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 80 census records available for the last name Zimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimes 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zimes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zimes. For the veterans among your Zimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Zimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Zimes in 1964 was 74, and 60 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimes 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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