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Kimpton Family History

Kimpton Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from either of two places called Kimpton in Hertfordshire and Hampshire.

Both placenames derive from the Old English personal name Cyma + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Variant of Kinton.

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


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Where is the Kimpton family from?

You can see how Kimpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimpton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimpton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 342 Kimpton families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kimpton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimpton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimpton 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 Kimpton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimpton. 11% of Kimpton men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Kimpton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimpton were Lorry Driver and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • House Painter
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Kimpton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimpton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kimpton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kimpton. For the veterans among your Kimpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimpton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kimpton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kimpton in 1962 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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