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Kimzey Family History

Kimzey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Kimsey.

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


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Where is the Kimzey family from?

You can see how Kimzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimzey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Kimzey families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kimzey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kimzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kimzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimzey. 48% of Kimzey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kimzey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimzey were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%

What Kimzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kimzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimzey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kimzey. 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 670 military records available for the last name Kimzey. For the veterans among your Kimzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimzey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kimzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kimzey in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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