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Kimbler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kimmler (see Kimler ).

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


Similar surnames: Kimler, Kimble, Kinsler, Kibler, Kiebler, Hibbler, Simpler, Kimbley

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Where is the Kimbler family from?

You can see how Kimbler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kimbler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimbler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kimbler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kimbler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimbler. 34% of Kimbler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Kimbler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimbler were Labor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kimbler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbler 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kimbler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 778 military records available for the last name Kimbler. For the veterans among your Kimbler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kimbler in 1948 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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