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Jimmie Family History

Jimmie Surname Meaning

Native American (mainly Navajo) and African American: adoption of the English personal name Jimmie (pet form of James) as a surname.

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


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Where is the Jimmie family from?

You can see how Jimmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jimmie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jimmie families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jimmie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jimmie families in 1891.
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What did your Jimmie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trapper and Mgr Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jimmie. 40% of Jimmie men worked as a Trapper and 34% of Jimmie women worked as a Mgr Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jimmie were Farm Laborer and Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trapper
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mgr Farm
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jimmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmie 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Jimmie. 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 655 military records available for the last name Jimmie. For the veterans among your Jimmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmie lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jimmie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jimmie in 1942 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimmie 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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