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Kyme Family History

Kyme Surname Meaning

see Kime.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kyme family from?

You can see how Kyme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Kyme families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kyme's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kyme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyme 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 Kyme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kyme. 86% of Kyme 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
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

What Kyme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kyme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyme 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Kyme. 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 114 military records available for the last name Kyme. For the veterans among your Kyme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyme lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kyme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kyme in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kyme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyme 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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