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Mckimmie Family History

Mckimmie Surname Meaning

Scottish (northeastern especially Banffshire and Morayshire): from Gaelic Mac Shimidh ‘son of Simidh’ a Gaelic pet form of the personal name Simon.

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


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Where is the Mckimmie family from?

You can see how Mckimmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckimmie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckimmie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Mckimmie families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckimmie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mckimmie families in 1891.
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What did your Mckimmie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckimmie. 60% of Mckimmie 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
    60%
  • Shoe Factory Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mckimmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckimmie 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Mckimmie. 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 316 military records available for the last name Mckimmie. For the veterans among your Mckimmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckimmie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mckimmie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mckimmie in 1955 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckimmie 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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