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Mimis Family History

Mimis 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: Mims, Mimms, Mimbs, Miles, Melis, Meis, Minas, Manis, Milos, Simos

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Where is the Mimis family from?

You can see how Mimis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mimis family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mimis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mimis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimis 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 Mimis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mimis. 100% of Mimis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mimis women worked as a Farm Help.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    100%

What Mimis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Mimis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mimis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mimis. For the veterans among your Mimis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Mimis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mimis in 1976 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mimis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mimis 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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