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Mimms Family History

Mimms Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Mims.

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


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Where is the Mimms family from?

You can see how Mimms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mimms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Mimms families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Mimms's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mimms families in 1911.
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What did your Mimms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mimms. 25% of Mimms men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Mimms women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mimms were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    26%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mimms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimms 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Mimms. 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 Mimms. For the veterans among your Mimms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimms lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mimms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mimms in 1957 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mimms 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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