Shimm Family History

Shimm Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shima, Shim, Simm, Shimp, Swimm, Thimm, Shi, Stamm, Hamm, Imm

1,000 record(s) for Shimm

430	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
60	Immigration Records
405	Census and Voter Lists
174	Member Trees

Where is the Shimm family from?

You can see how Shimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Shimm families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Shimm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shimm families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimm.

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

Operator

38%

Laborer

38%

Salesman

25%

What Shimm family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 405 census records available for the last name Shimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Shimm. 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.

Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Shimm. For the veterans among your Shimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Shimm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shimm in 1969 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.