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Kimbrew Family History

Kimbrew 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: Kimbrel, Kimber, Kimble, Kimbel, Kimrey, Kimbler, Kimbriel, Kimbro

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Where is the Kimbrew family from?

You can see how Kimbrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbrew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kimbrew family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimbrew's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kimbrew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimbrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimbrew. 45% of Kimbrew men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kimbrew women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimbrew were Car Washer and House Work. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Car Washer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Laundress
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kimbrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbrew 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kimbrew. 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 272 military records available for the last name Kimbrew. For the veterans among your Kimbrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbrew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kimbrew in 1962 was 35, and 58 in 2004.

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