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Kimbley Family History

Kimbley Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Kimberley.

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


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Where is the Kimbley family from?

You can see how Kimbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Kimbley families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kimbley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimbley families in 1891.
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What did your Kimbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kimbley. 88% of Kimbley 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
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Dyers lleuchers Hosiery Fin
    7%

What Kimbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kimbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbley 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kimbley. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kimbley. For the veterans among your Kimbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kimbley in 1960 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimbley 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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