Origins of the Kimberley surname
About the Kimberleys
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Interesting facts about Kimberley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kimberley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1701.
Who were Kimberleys most likely to marry?
Kimberly Or Kimberleys
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Our tell us which families married Kimberleys.
What are the most common Kimberley first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Kimberleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kimberleys in 1921
Nail Maker
45
Dressmaker
36
General Servant
30
Domestic Servant
26
Laundress
26
Common male occupations for Kimberleys in 1921
Nail Maker
50
Carpenter
32
Coal Miner
22
General Labourer
21
Postman
21
