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Gimena Family History

Gimena Name 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: Pimenta, Gima, Mena, Gumina, Given, Gerena, Siena, Givens, Gimenez

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Where is the Gimena family from?

You can see how Gimena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimena family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gimena family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimena's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gimena families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimena ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gimena ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gimena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimena 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gimena. 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 Gimena. For the veterans among your Gimena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimena lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Gimena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gimena in 1992 was 59, and 77 in 1998.

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