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Kimmerly Family History

Kimmerly Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kimmerle.

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


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Where is the Kimmerly family from?

You can see how Kimmerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimmerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimmerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Kimmerly families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kimmerly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kimmerly families in 1911.
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What did your Kimmerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kimmerly. 53% of Kimmerly men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

What Kimmerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimmerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimmerly 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kimmerly. 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 570 military records available for the last name Kimmerly. For the veterans among your Kimmerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimmerly lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kimmerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kimmerly in 1945 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kimmerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimmerly 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.

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