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Killiam Family History

Killiam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: William, Killam, Killian, Gilliam, Hillian, Killin, Gillian, Gillham

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Where is the Killiam family from?

You can see how Killiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killiam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killiam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Killiam families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Killiam's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Killiam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killiam 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 Killiam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killiam. 30% of Killiam men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Killiam women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killiam were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Killiam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Killiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killiam 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Killiam. 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 361 military records available for the last name Killiam. For the veterans among your Killiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killiam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Killiam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Killiam in 1967 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killiam 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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