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Kimmey Family History

Kimmey Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Kemnay in Aberdeenshire.

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


Similar surnames: Kimsey, Simmer, Kemmer, Timmer, Timmel, Kimm, Limmer, Kimmet, Kemme

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Where is the Kimmey family from?

You can see how Kimmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Kimmey families living in Delaware. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kimmey's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Kimmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimmey. 31% of Kimmey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Kimmey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimmey were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kimmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmey 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Kimmey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kimmey. For the veterans among your Kimmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kimmey in 1949 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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