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Nimmes Family History

Nimmes 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: Nimmer, Kimmes, Limmer, Nieves, Himmel, Wimmer, Nims, Kimmel, Nies

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Where is the Nimmes family from?

You can see how Nimmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimmes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nimmes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Nimmes family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimmes's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Nimmes families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nimmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimmes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nimmes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nimmes. For the veterans among your Nimmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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