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Cymes Family History

Cymes 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: Comes, Symes, Crymes, Hymes, James, Camel, Comer, Cyrus, Ames, Wymer

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Where is the Cymes family from?

You can see how Cymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cymes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cymes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cymes family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Cymes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cymes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cymes 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 Cymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cymes. 100% of Cymes men worked as a Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Cymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Cymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cymes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cymes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Cymes. For the veterans among your Cymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cymes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cymes in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cymes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cymes 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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