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Nimmo Family History

Nimmo Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly a nickname from Scottish Gaelic nèamhach ‘angel’

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nimmo family from?

You can see how Nimmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nimmo families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 70 Nimmo families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Nimmo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nimmo families in 1891.
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What did your Nimmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nimmo. 50% of Nimmo men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Nimmo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nimmo were Joiner and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Medical Practioner
    25%
  • Joiner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Nimmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimmo 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nimmo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nimmo. For the veterans among your Nimmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimmo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nimmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nimmo in 1959 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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