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Kimby Family History

Kimby Surname 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: Kilby, Kirby, Kibby, Kim, Kibbe, Kimm, Kibe, Wilby, Kimber, Kimble

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Where is the Kimby family from?

You can see how Kimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kimby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kimby families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kimby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kimby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kimby. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kimby. For the veterans among your Kimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimby

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