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Kimes Family History

Kimes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kime. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kimes family from?

You can see how Kimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kimes families living in Somerset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kimes's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimes. 24% of Kimes men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Kimes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimes were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimes 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Kimes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kimes. For the veterans among your Kimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kimes in 1955 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimes 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.

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