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Mimas Family History

Mimas 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: Minas, Milas, Dimas, Mims, Simas, Limas, Mimms, Mimbs, Miles, Maras

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Where is the Mimas family from?

You can see how Mimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mimas family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mimas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mimas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimas 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 118 census records available for the last name Mimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mimas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mimas. For the veterans among your Mimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Mimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mimas in 1963 was 69, and 55 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mimas 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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