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Nimms Family History

Nimms 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: Nims, Nimmo, Timms, Mimms, Simms, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Niemi, Simos

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Where is the Nimms family from?

You can see how Nimms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nimms families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Nimms families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nimms's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Nimms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimms 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 Nimms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nimms. 93% of Nimms women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nimms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimms 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Nimms. 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 236 military records available for the last name Nimms. For the veterans among your Nimms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimms lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nimms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nimms in 1970 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nimms

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimms 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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