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Kimsey Family History

Kimsey Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire): variant of Kempsey a habitational name from a place called Kempsey in Worcestershire.

The placename derives from an Old English personal name Cemmi (genitive Cemmes) + Old English ēg ‘island’.

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


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Where is the Kimsey family from?

You can see how Kimsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Kimsey families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kimsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimsey 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 Kimsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kimsey. 50% of Kimsey men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Kimsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimsey were Farmworker and Milliner.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Farmworker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Milliner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kimsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimsey 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Kimsey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kimsey. For the veterans among your Kimsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimsey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kimsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kimsey in 1949 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimsey 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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