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Mimbs Family History

Mimbs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mims.

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


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Where is the Mimbs family from?

You can see how Mimbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimbs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Mimbs families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mimbs's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mimbs families in 1880.
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What did your Mimbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mimbs. 40% of Mimbs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mimbs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mimbs were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Mimbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mimbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimbs 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mimbs. 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 300 military records available for the last name Mimbs. For the veterans among your Mimbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimbs lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mimbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mimbs in 1944 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mimbs 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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