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Kimmerle Family History

Kimmerle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia):: probably from Kümmerle a diminutive of Kummer ‘grief trouble’ (see Kummer).

As a name this probably has the force of a nickname meaning ‘miserable creature’.

Variant of Kimmer.

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


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Where is the Kimmerle family from?

You can see how Kimmerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmerle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kimmerle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kimmerle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimmerle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimmerle families in 1891.
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What did your Kimmerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimmerle. 35% of Kimmerle men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Kimmerle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimmerle were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimmerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmerle 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Kimmerle. 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 931 military records available for the last name Kimmerle. For the veterans among your Kimmerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmerle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kimmerle in 1962 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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