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Jims Family History

Jims 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, Mims, Jim, Tims, Sims, Wims, Ji, Kim, Im, Jin

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Where is the Jims family from?

You can see how Jims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jims family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jims families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Jims families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Jims's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Jims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Jims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jims 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jims. 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 208 military records available for the last name Jims. For the veterans among your Jims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jims lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Jims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jims in 1970 was 67, and 48 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jims 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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