Origins of the Kimball surname

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    In 1921, most Kimballs lived in london

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    4,700 Kimball Travel & migration records
    190 Kimballs found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Kimballs

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    Commmon female occupations for Kimballs in 1921

    Clerks

    3

    House Maid

    3

    Gents Tailoress

    2

    Grocer

    2

    Housemaid

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Kimballs in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    48

    Farm Hands

    33

    Tinsmiths

    26

    Foremen

    19

    Clerks

    17

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