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Gimeson Family History

Gimeson 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: Simeon, Simpson, Gideon, Giesen, Jimerson, Gilson, Simson, Giberson

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Where is the Gimeson family from?

You can see how Gimeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gimeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Gimeson families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimeson's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Gimeson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Gimeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimeson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gimeson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gimeson. For the veterans among your Gimeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimeson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gimeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gimeson in 1965 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimeson 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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