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Kimen Family History

Kimen 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: Kamen, Kime, Kilen, Kien, Kimel, Kimes, Kemen, Kim, Kiel, Simon

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Where is the Kimen family from?

You can see how Kimen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kimen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Kimen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kimen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kimen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kimen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kimen. For the veterans among your Kimen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kimen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kimen in 1971 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimen 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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