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Kimm Family History

Kimm Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kemm. It is found chiefly in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

German: probably a metonymic occupational name for a cooper from Middle High German kimme, a term denoting the notch in the staves of a barrel where the base is seated;

by extension it also has the meaning ‘edge horizon’ and in this sense may also have given rise to a topographic name.

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


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You can see how Kimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Kimm families living in Norfolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kimm's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kimm families in 1891.
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What did your Kimm 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 Kimm. 50% of Kimm men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Kimm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimm were Cotton Weaver and Cotton Weaver.

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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
    50%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 872 immigration records available for the last name Kimm. 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 870 military records available for the last name Kimm. For the veterans among your Kimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kimm in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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