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Mimsen Family History

Mimsen 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: Momsen, Miesen, Mammen, Eisen, Millen, Nissen, Ipsen, Wiesen, Niesen

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Where is the Mimsen family from?

You can see how Mimsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimsen family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mimsen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mimsen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mimsen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimsen 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 Mimsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Making was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mimsen. 100% of Mimsen women worked as a House Making.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Making
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Mimsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimsen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mimsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mimsen. For the veterans among your Mimsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimsen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mimsen

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