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Bimm Family History

Bimm 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: Imm, Kimm, Timm, Pimm, Simm, Bihm, Brimm, Kim, Im, Ramm

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Where is the Bimm family from?

You can see how Bimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bimm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bimm families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bimm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bimm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bimm 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 Bimm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Bimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bimm 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Bimm. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bimm. For the veterans among your Bimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bimm lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Bimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bimm in 1960 was 45, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bimm 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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