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Kimberly Family History

Kimberly Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Kimberley.

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


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Where is the Kimberly family from?

You can see how Kimberly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimberly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimberly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Kimberly families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kimberly's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kimberly families in 1891.
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What did your Kimberly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimberly. 100% of Kimberly men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Kimberly 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    9%

What Kimberly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kimberly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimberly 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Kimberly. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kimberly. For the veterans among your Kimberly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimberly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kimberly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kimberly in 1950 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimberly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimberly 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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