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Cima Name Meaning

Italian: topographic name from cima ‘peak mountain top’.

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


Similar surnames: Cimo, Cira, Lima, Zima, Ripa, Alma, Sima, Cina, Pita, Gima

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Where is the Cima family from?

You can see how Cima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Cima families living in British Columbia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cima's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cima ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cima. 100% of Cima men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cima 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cima. 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 457 military records available for the last name Cima. For the veterans among your Cima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cima lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cima in 1961 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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