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Kimbell Family History

Kimbell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kimball or Kimble. Altered form of German Kimbel.

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


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Where is the Kimbell family from?

You can see how Kimbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Kimbell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kimbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimbell families in 1891.
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What did your Kimbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Provision Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimbell. 100% of Kimbell men worked as a Provision Merchant and 79% of Kimbell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Provision Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%
  • Head Housemaid
    4%

What Kimbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Kimbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kimbell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kimbell. For the veterans among your Kimbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kimbell in 1955 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimbell 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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