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Kimbo Family History

Kimbo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kimbro, Kim, Kibbe, Kimm, Kibe, Kubo, Kilby, Kirby, Kimber, Kimble

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Where is the Kimbo family from?

You can see how Kimbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kimbo families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimbo's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kimbo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbo 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 Kimbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimbo. 34% of Kimbo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kimbo women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kimbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Kimbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbo 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 Kimbo. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kimbo. For the veterans among your Kimbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kimbo in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimbo 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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