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Jaimes Family History

Jaimes Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Jáimez (see Jaimez).

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


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Where is the Jaimes family from?

You can see how Jaimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaimes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jaimes families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaimes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jaimes families in 1911.
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What did your Jaimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaimes. 75% of Jaimes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jaimes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaimes were Janitor and Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Printer
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jaimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaimes 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Jaimes. 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 289 military records available for the last name Jaimes. For the veterans among your Jaimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaimes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jaimes in 1962 was 29, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaimes 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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