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Jimena Family History

Jimena 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: Pimenta, Mena, Jimenez, Siena, Diment, Simon, Jiang, Meng, Jin, James

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Where is the Jimena family from?

You can see how Jimena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jimena family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jimena's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Jimena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jimena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimena 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jimena. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jimena. For the veterans among your Jimena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimena lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Jimena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jimena in 1962 was 62, and 96 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimena 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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