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Gima Family History

Gima Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 儀間 ‘ceremonial space’. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Gima family from?

You can see how Gima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Gima families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gima's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gima families in 1911.
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What did your Gima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gima. 40% of Gima men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gima women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gima were Coal Loader and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Coal Loader
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Laundress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gima 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Gima. 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 213 military records available for the last name Gima. For the veterans among your Gima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gima lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gima in 1942 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gima 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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