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Kimmins Family History

Kimmins Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Kimmons . The name is widely distributed in England and appears to represent early migration from Scotland or perhaps Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Kimmons, Nimmons, Timmins, Killin, Riggins, Commins, Cummins, Kimmick

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Where is the Kimmins family from?

You can see how Kimmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Kimmins families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kimmins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimmins families in 1891.
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What did your Kimmins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimmins. 24% of Kimmins men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Kimmins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimmins were Sugar House Labourer and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • School Master
    16%
  • Lecturer
    16%
  • Sugar House Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Ring Doffer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kimmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmins 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Kimmins. 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 990 military records available for the last name Kimmins. For the veterans among your Kimmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kimmins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kimmins in 1961 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

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