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Kimberlain Family History

Kimberlain 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: Kimberlin, Kimberling, Kimberley, Chamberlain, Timberlake, Tomberlin

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Where is the Kimberlain family from?

You can see how Kimberlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimberlain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimberlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kimberlain families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kimberlain's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kimberlain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimberlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimberlain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Battery Filler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimberlain. 100% of Kimberlain men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kimberlain women worked as a Battery Filler. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Battery Filler
    100%
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What Kimberlain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Kimberlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimberlain 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kimberlain. 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 146 military records available for the last name Kimberlain. For the veterans among your Kimberlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimberlain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kimberlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kimberlain in 1970 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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