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Kimberling Family History

Kimberling Name Meaning

Variant of Kimberlin a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kimmerling, Kimberlin, Gemberling, Kemerling, Heberling, Ketterling

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Where is the Kimberling family from?

You can see how Kimberling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimberling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimberling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kimberling families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kimberling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimberling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimberling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimberling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Porter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kimberling. 100% of Kimberling men worked as a Poultry Porter. .

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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 1939

  • Poultry Porter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kimberling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimberling 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kimberling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kimberling. For the veterans among your Kimberling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimberling lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kimberling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kimberling in 1944 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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