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Pimm Family History

Pimm Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Pimme (Old English Pymma of unexplained etymology).

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


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Where is the Pimm family from?

You can see how Pimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pimm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Pimm families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pimm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimm 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 Pimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pimm. 16% of Pimm men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Pimm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pimm were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Pimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pimm. 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 Pimm. For the veterans among your Pimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimm lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pimm in 1944 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimm 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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