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Kimpson Family History

Kimpson 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: Simpson, Kimpton, Impson, Kempson, Timpson, Lipson, Sampson, Hampson

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Where is the Kimpson family from?

You can see how Kimpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Kimpson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kimpson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kimpson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimpson 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 Kimpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kimpson. 100% of Kimpson 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimpson 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Kimpson. 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 129 military records available for the last name Kimpson. For the veterans among your Kimpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimpson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kimpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kimpson in 1964 was 88, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimpson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimpson 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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