History of your Surname
Get access to Kimg family records.Start a free trial

Kimg Family History

Kimg 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: Kim, King, Kimm, Kime, Kong, Kang, Im, Kiel, Ling, Ying

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kimg family from?

You can see how Kimg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kimg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kimg families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kimg's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kimg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kimg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kimg. 67% of Kimg men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Kimg | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kimg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Kimg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kimg

Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Kimg. 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.

View all Kimg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Kimg. For the veterans among your Kimg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kimg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kimg family history

Discover More

What is the average Kimg lifespan?

Average Kimg life expectancy in 1991 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimg

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kimg family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kimg last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial