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Kimish Family History

Kimish 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: Klish, Krish, Klemish, Kadish, Wimbish, Kimmich, Kulish, Kalish, Kish

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Where is the Kimish family from?

You can see how Kimish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimish family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Kimish families living in Hampshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kimish's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kimish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimish 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 Kimish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimish. 50% of Kimish men worked as a Taxi Driver and 82% of Kimish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimish were Electrician and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Taxi Driver
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Dressmaker
    19%

What Kimish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Kimish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimish 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Kimish. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kimish. For the veterans among your Kimish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimish

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