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Killham Family History

Killham Surname Meaning

English: from any of several places in northern England called Kilham

most of which are recorded as Killum in medieval documents

from an Old English prepositional phrase meaning ‘at the kilns’.

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


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Where is the Killham family from?

You can see how Killham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Killham families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Killham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killham 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 Killham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Killham. 43% of Killham men worked as a French Polisher and 89% of Killham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killham were Surgical Instrument Maker Heavy Worker and Unpaid House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Surgical Instrument Maker Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    12%

What Killham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Killham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killham 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Killham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 470 military records available for the last name Killham. For the veterans among your Killham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Killham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Killham in 1962 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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