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Aimes Family History

Aimes 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: Ames, Imes, Armes, Haimes, Simes, Limes, Aime, Jaimes, Times, Himes

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Where is the Aimes family from?

You can see how Aimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Aimes families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Aimes's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Aimes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aimes. 34% of Aimes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aimes women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Porter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aimes 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Aimes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Aimes. For the veterans among your Aimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aimes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aimes in 1964 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

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