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Kimrey Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Kimbrough or Kemery .

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


Similar surnames: Kimzey, Kimber, Rimbey, Kimsey, Kimbley, Killey, Kimery, Tilley

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Where is the Kimrey family from?

You can see how Kimrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kimrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Kimrey families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kimrey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kimrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimrey. 39% of Kimrey men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Kimrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimrey were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Seamer
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimrey 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kimrey. 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 Kimrey. For the veterans among your Kimrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimrey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kimrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kimrey in 1950 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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