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Mimm Family History

Mimm Name 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: Imm, Kimm, Timm, Pimm, Mumm, Mims, Simm, Mimms, Mihm, Kim

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Where is the Mimm family from?

You can see how Mimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mimm families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mimm's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Mimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mimm. 38% of Mimm men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labor Water Works
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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What Mimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimm 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mimm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Mimm. For the veterans among your Mimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimm lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mimm in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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