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Gimenes Family History

Gimenes 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: Gimenez, Limones, Dienes, Gines, Jimenez, Givens, Simones, Giles

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Where is the Gimenes family from?

You can see how Gimenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gimenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gimenes families living in New Mexico. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gimenes's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gimenes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gimenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimenes 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Gimenes. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gimenes. For the veterans among your Gimenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimenes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gimenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gimenes in 1971 was 80, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimenes 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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