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Keimig Family History

Keimig Name Meaning

German: nickname from keimig ‘fruitful fertile’ or possibly from a shortened form of the personal name Keimling from the same word.

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


Similar surnames: Keim, Leidig, Heinig, Keiner, Emig, Reinig, Denig, Geimer, Feig

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Where is the Keimig family from?

You can see how Keimig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keimig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keimig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Keimig families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keimig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keimig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keimig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keimig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keimig. 28% of Keimig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Keimig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keimig were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keimig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keimig 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Keimig. 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 306 military records available for the last name Keimig. For the veterans among your Keimig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keimig lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Keimig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Keimig in 1943 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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