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Jiminson Family History

Jiminson 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: Jimison, Simonson, Jimerson, Minson, Simenson, Jamieson, Jamison

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Where is the Jiminson family from?

You can see how Jiminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiminson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jiminson family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiminson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jiminson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiminson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jiminson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jiminson. 100% of Jiminson men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Jiminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiminson 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 immigration records available for the last name Jiminson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jiminson. For the veterans among your Jiminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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