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Bimes Family History

Bimes 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: Bines, Bies, Imes, Biles, Simes, Bires, Limes, Times, Himes, Kimes

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Where is the Bimes family from?

You can see how Bimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bimes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bimes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bimes. 100% of Bimes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Bimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bimes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bimes. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bimes. For the veterans among your Bimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bimes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Bimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bimes in 1976 was 61, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bimes 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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