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Kimey Family History

Kimey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kimsey, Kime, Kimmey, Kimrey, Kimzey, Kimel, Kimes, Kimery, Kiley

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Where is the Kimey family from?

You can see how Kimey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kimey families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kimey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimey 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 Kimey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimey. 58% of Kimey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kimey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimey were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Kimey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kimey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimey 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kimey. 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 176 military records available for the last name Kimey. For the veterans among your Kimey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Kimey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kimey in 1961 was 38, and 37 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimey 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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