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Kimbrel Name Meaning

Cornish: variant of Kimbrell .

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


Similar surnames: Kimbriel, Kimbrell, Kimbel, Kimbro, Kimel, Kimball, Kimber, Kimpel

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Where is the Kimbrel family from?

You can see how Kimbrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbrel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Kimbrel families living in South Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kimbrel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kimbrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimbrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimbrel. 33% of Kimbrel men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Kimbrel women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimbrel were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    12%
  • House Work
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kimbrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbrel 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Kimbrel. 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 Kimbrel. For the veterans among your Kimbrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbrel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kimbrel in 1952 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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