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Jimmy Family History

Jimmy Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Jimmy family from?

You can see how Jimmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jimmy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Jimmy families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jimmy's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jimmy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimmy 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 Jimmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jimmy. 50% of Jimmy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jimmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmy 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Jimmy. 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 490 military records available for the last name Jimmy. For the veterans among your Jimmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Jimmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jimmy in 1978 was 79, and 22 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimmy 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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