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Jimpson Family History

Jimpson Surname Meaning

see Gimson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jimpson family from?

You can see how Jimpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Jimpson families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Jimpson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jimpson families in 1891.
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What did your Jimpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jimpson. 60% of Jimpson 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jimpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimpson 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Jimpson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Jimpson. For the veterans among your Jimpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimpson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Jimpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jimpson in 1953 was 45, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimpson 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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