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Origins of the Kimsey surname

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About the Kimseys

We have a total number of 843 records for people with the last name Kimsey.

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Where do most Kimseys live?

In 1921, most Kimseys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kimseys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 750 records for the Kimsey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Kimseys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kimseys.

What are the most common Kimsey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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

Common jobs for Kimseys

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

Common Female occupations for Kimseys in 1921
Laundress

6

Feather Curler

3

Silk Winder

3

Charwoman

2

Field Works

2

Common Male occupations for Kimseys in 1921
Boot Finisher

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Blacksmith

4

Carman

4

Clerk

4

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