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Nimon Family History

Nimon Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Nimmo. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Neeman a status name meaning ‘treasurer’.

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


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Where is the Nimon family from?

You can see how Nimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nimon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Nimon families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nimon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nimon families in 1911.
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What did your Nimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimon. 32% of Nimon men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Nimon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nimon were Carpenter and Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Packer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimon 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Nimon. 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 439 military records available for the last name Nimon. For the veterans among your Nimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nimon in 1952 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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