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Jimeno Family History

Jimeno Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the medieval personal name Jimeno ultimately from the Basque name Semen or Xemen

apparently derived from seme ‘son’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jimeno family from?

You can see how Jimeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimeno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jimeno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jimeno families living in Connecticut. This was about 13% of all the recorded Jimeno's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Jimeno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jimeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jimeno. 100% of Jimeno men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Jimeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimeno 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Jimeno. 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 141 military records available for the last name Jimeno. For the veterans among your Jimeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimeno lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Jimeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jimeno in 1942 was 26, and 51 in 2003.

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