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Kimrey Family History

Kimrey Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Kimbrough or Kemery.

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


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Where is the Kimrey family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimrey. 39% of Kimrey men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Kimrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimrey were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Seamer
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimrey 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kimrey. 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 Kimrey. For the veterans among your Kimrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimrey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kimrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kimrey in 1950 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimrey 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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