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Nimmy Family History

Nimmy 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: Nimmo, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Niemi, Nims, Pimm, Nimmer, Zimny, Niman

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Where is the Nimmy family from?

You can see how Nimmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimmy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimmy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Nimmy families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimmy's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nimmy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Nimmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimmy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nimmy. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nimmy. For the veterans among your Nimmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimmy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Nimmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nimmy in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimmy 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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