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Kimak Family History

Kimak Surname Meaning

Rusyn (standard transliteration Kymak) and Polish: nickname from Rusyn (Ukrainian) kymak and regional Polish kimak ‘log of wood stick’.

In Rusyn (Ukrainian), it also denotes a ‘clog’ and ‘tree stump’.

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


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Where is the Kimak family from?

You can see how Kimak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kimak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kimak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kimak families in 1880.
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What did your Kimak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kimak. 100% of Kimak men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Kimak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimak 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Kimak. 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 353 military records available for the last name Kimak. For the veterans among your Kimak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kimak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kimak in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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