Yim Surname Meaning & Yim Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Yim family from?

You can see how Yim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yim families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Yim's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yim families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yim 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Yim. 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 328 military records available for the last name Yim. For the veterans among your Yim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yim lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Yim in 1960 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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