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Kimmich Family History

Kimmich Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia) and Swiss German: from the Alemannic dialect word Kim(m)ich ‘cumin caraway’

hence a metonymic occupational name for a spicer.

See Kimmel.

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


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Where is the Kimmich family from?

You can see how Kimmich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kimmich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kimmich families living in Isle of Man. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kimmich's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kimmich families in 1891.
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What did your Kimmich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimmich. 12% of Kimmich men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kimmich women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimmich were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kimmich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmich 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Kimmich. 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 498 military records available for the last name Kimmich. For the veterans among your Kimmich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmich lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kimmich in 1951 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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