Shims Family History

Shims Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shima, Shim, Shams, Shimp, Sims, Swims, Shi, Simos, Hils, Shin

556 record(s) for Shims

135	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
288	Census and Voter Lists
122	Member Trees

Where is the Shims family from?

You can see how Shims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shims family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shims family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shims's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shims families in 1840.

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

What Shims family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 288 census records available for the last name Shims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shims census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Shims. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shims. For the veterans among your Shims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Shims lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shims 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.