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Nimas Family History

Nimas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nims, Dimas, Niman, Nikas, Simas, Limas, Vilas, Minas, Damas, Livas

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Where is the Nimas family from?

You can see how Nimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nimas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nimas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nimas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nimas. For the veterans among your Nimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimas lifespan?

Average Nimas life expectancy in 1975 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimas 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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