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Kimbrell Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Kimble or Kemble with an intrusive -r-. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Kimbrel, Gambrell, Simrell, Kimbriel, Cimorelli, Fimbres, Kimmell

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Where is the Kimbrell family from?

You can see how Kimbrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimbrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimbrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kimbrell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimbrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kimbrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimbrell 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 Kimbrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimbrell. 34% of Kimbrell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Kimbrell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimbrell were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kimbrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimbrell 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Kimbrell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kimbrell. For the veterans among your Kimbrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimbrell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kimbrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kimbrell in 1944 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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