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Kimmell Family History

Kimmell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Kimmel.

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


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Where is the Kimmell family from?

You can see how Kimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kimmell families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kimmell's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Kimmell families in 1891.
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What did your Kimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kimmell. 100% of Kimmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmell 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Kimmell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kimmell. For the veterans among your Kimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmell lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kimmell in 1940 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimmell 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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