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Kilmain Family History

Kilmain 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: Kilman, Kalman, Kinman, Kolman, Kelman, Killin, Kielman, Kidman

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Where is the Kilmain family from?

You can see how Kilmain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kilmain families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilmain's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kilmain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilmain 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 Kilmain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Sectry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilmain. 100% of Kilmain men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Kilmain women worked as a Sectry.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sectry
    100%

What Kilmain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Kilmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmain 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kilmain. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kilmain. For the veterans among your Kilmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kilmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kilmain in 1963 was 92, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilmain 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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