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Gimo Family History

Gimo 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: Giro, Gima, Simo, Cimo, Kim, Gill, Im, Simon, Guo, Vito

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Where is the Gimo family from?

You can see how Gimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gimo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Gimo families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimo's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gimo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimo 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 159 census records available for the last name Gimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimo 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gimo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gimo. For the veterans among your Gimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Gimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gimo in 1964 was 59, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimo 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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