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Cimma Family History

Cimma 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: Cima, Imm, Kimm, Cosma, Timm, Camm, Zima, Cira, Pimm, Lima

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Where is the Cimma family from?

You can see how Cimma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cimma family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cimma's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Cimma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimma 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 68 census records available for the last name Cimma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimma 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Cimma. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cimma. For the veterans among your Cimma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimma lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Cimma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cimma in 1958 was 73, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cimma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimma 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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