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Kimmy Family History

Kimmy 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: Kimm, Kimmey, Kim, Imm, Timm, Kilby, Kamm, Kimmel, Kirby, Pimm

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Where is the Kimmy family from?

You can see how Kimmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kimmy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kimmy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kimmy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimmy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kimmy. 100% of Kimmy 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kimmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmy 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kimmy. 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 218 military records available for the last name Kimmy. For the veterans among your Kimmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kimmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kimmy in 1955 was 32, and 81 in 2003.

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