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Bimson Family History

Bimson Surname Meaning

English: apparently from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Bimme which is probably a pet form of an Old English name such as Beornmund

+ the patronymic suffix -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bimson family from?

You can see how Bimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bimson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bimson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 129 Bimson families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bimson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bimson families in 1891.
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What did your Bimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bimson. 100% of Bimson men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Bimson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

What Bimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bimson 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Bimson. 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 377 military records available for the last name Bimson. For the veterans among your Bimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bimson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bimson in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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