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Origins of the Kimp surname

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About the Kimps

We have a total number of 986 records for people with the last name Kimp.

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Where do most Kimps live?

In 1921, most Kimps lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kimps

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 928 records for the Kimp surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Kimps most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kimps.

What are the most common Kimp first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kimp family members

Common jobs for Kimps

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kimps in 1921
Dressmaker

6

House Keeper

6

Domestic Servant

4

Farmers Wife

4

House Maid

4

Common Male occupations for Kimps in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

16

Farm Labourer

5

Carpenter

4

Railway Guard

4

Bricklayer

3

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