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Kimens Family History

Kimens 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: Kamens, Kimes, Kamen, Kimmons, Kies, Imes, Kiene, Kime, Kilen, Kines

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Where is the Kimens family from?

You can see how Kimens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kimens families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimens's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kimens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kimens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kimens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kimens. For the veterans among your Kimens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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