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Mimo Family History

Mimo 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: Miao, Mino, Milo, Mamo, Mims, Miko, Simo, Cimo, Miro, Kim

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Where is the Mimo family from?

You can see how Mimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mimo families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Mimo family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mimo's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Mimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mimo. 31% of Mimo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mimo women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mimo were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Day Hand
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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What Mimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Mimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimo 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Mimo. 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 82 military records available for the last name Mimo. For the veterans among your Mimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Mimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mimo in 1964 was 63, and 75 in 1989.

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