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Kimler Family History

Kimler Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Kimmeler an occupational name for a spicer from Kimmel + the agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Kimler family from?

You can see how Kimler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Kimler families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kimler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kimler families in 1891.
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What did your Kimler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kimler. 100% of Kimler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kimler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimler 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Kimler. 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 890 military records available for the last name Kimler. For the veterans among your Kimler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kimler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kimler in 1962 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimler 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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