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Nimbs Family History

Nimbs 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: Nims, Timbs, Mimbs, Simos, Nies, Nemes, Niss, Ambs, Namba, Imes

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Where is the Nimbs family from?

You can see how Nimbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimbs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nimbs families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nimbs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nimbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nimbs ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nimbs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Nimbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimbs 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nimbs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nimbs. For the veterans among your Nimbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimbs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Nimbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nimbs in 1964 was 81, and 93 in 1993.

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