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Nimmon Family History

Nimmon 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: Nimmo, Nimmons, Nimon, Simmon, Simon, Simeon, Timmons, Simmons, Limon

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Where is the Nimmon family from?

You can see how Nimmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nimmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nimmon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nimmon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nimmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nimmon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Nimmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimmon 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Nimmon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Nimmon. For the veterans among your Nimmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimmon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Nimmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nimmon in 1977 was 91, and 59 in 2001.

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