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Kimbull Family History

Kimbull Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kimball, Kimbell, Kimble, Kimbel, Kimbrel, Kimmell, Kimbrell, Isbell

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Where is the Kimbull family from?

You can see how Kimbull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbull family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kimbull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kimbull families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kimbull's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kimbull families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimbull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kimbull. 55% of Kimbull men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
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What Kimbull family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Kimbull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbull 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kimbull. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Kimbull. For the veterans among your Kimbull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbull lifespan?

Average Kimbull life expectancy in 1963 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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