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Jimmerson Family History

Jimmerson Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: variant of Jameson based on a pet form of the personal name James.

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


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Where is the Jimmerson family from?

You can see how Jimmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jimmerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jimmerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Jimmerson families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jimmerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jimmerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jimmerson 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 Jimmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jimmerson. 35% of Jimmerson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Jimmerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jimmerson were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    9%

What Jimmerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jimmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jimmerson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jimmerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jimmerson. For the veterans among your Jimmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jimmerson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jimmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jimmerson in 1952 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jimmerson 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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