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Kimmerly Family History

Kimmerly Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kimmerle .

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


Similar surnames: Zimmerly, Kimmerle, Kimberly, Zimmerle, Zimmerli, Zimmerlee, Kimbel

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Where is the Kimmerly family from?

You can see how Kimmerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kimmerly family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimmerly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kimmerly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimmerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimmerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimmerly. 34% of Kimmerly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kimmerly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimmerly were Tobacco Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Tobacco Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimmerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmerly 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kimmerly. 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 570 military records available for the last name Kimmerly. For the veterans among your Kimmerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmerly lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kimmerly in 1945 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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