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Mckimmy Family History

Mckimmy Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Shimidh ‘son of Simidh’ a Gaelic pet form of Simon. Compare McKim.

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


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Where is the Mckimmy family from?

You can see how Mckimmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckimmy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckimmy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mckimmy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckimmy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckimmy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckimmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckimmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckimmy. 42% of Mckimmy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckimmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckimmy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mckimmy. 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 210 military records available for the last name Mckimmy. For the veterans among your Mckimmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckimmy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mckimmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mckimmy in 1961 was 63, and 52 in 2004.

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