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Gims Family History

Gims 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: Nims, Gips, Gima, Mims, Gies, Gums, Tims, Sims, Wims, Kim

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Where is the Gims family from?

You can see how Gims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gims families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gims's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gims. 100% of Gims 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Gims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gims 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gims. 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 84 military records available for the last name Gims. For the veterans among your Gims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gims lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gims in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gims 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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