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Nimz Family History

Nimz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Nimc and Němc: ethnic name for a German or German-speaker from Lower Sorbian Nimc Upper Sorbian Němc ‘German’ (see Nemec).

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


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Where is the Nimz family from?

You can see how Nimz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nimz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Nimz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nimz families in 1891.
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What did your Nimz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimz. 50% of Nimz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nimz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nimz were Millwright and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Fireman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Millwright
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Nimz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nimz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimz 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Nimz. 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 398 military records available for the last name Nimz. For the veterans among your Nimz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nimz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nimz in 1960 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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