Keilman Family History

Keilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Keilmann: topographic name for someone who lived on or by a wedge-shaped piece of land.

It is derived from the German word Keil, which means 'wedge', combined with man, meaning 'man'.

This indicates the origin of the surname as being connected to a specific geographical feature.

Such surnames often reflect characteristics of the landscape where individuals or families lived.

Overall, the name Keilmann connects personal identity with unique topographic features.

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

Similar surnames: Beilman, Zeilman, Kelman, Sellman, Kellman, Kerzman, Kilman, Wellman, Helman, Kielman

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481	Military Records
183	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

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Where is the Keilman family from?

You can see how Keilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keilman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Keilman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keilman families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilman 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 Keilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keilman. 27% of Keilman men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Keilman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keilman were Truck driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

Laborer

27%

Farmer

19%

Salesman

13%

Truck driver

Waitress

18%

Secretary

18%

Housekeeper

18%

Bookkeeper

12%

What Keilman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Keilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Keilman. 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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Military Records

There are 481 military records available for the last name Keilman. For the veterans among your Keilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keilman in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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Keilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Keilmann: topographic name for someone who lived on or by a wedge-shaped piece of land.

It is derived from the German word Keil, which means 'wedge', combined with man, meaning 'man'.

This indicates the origin of the surname as being connected to a specific geographical feature.

Such surnames often reflect characteristics of the landscape where individuals or families lived.

Overall, the name Keilmann connects personal identity with unique topographic features.

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

Where is the Keilman family from?

What did your Keilman ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

27%

Farmer

19%

Salesman

13%

Truck driver

Waitress

18%

Secretary

18%

Housekeeper

18%

Bookkeeper

12%

What Keilman family records will you find?

What is the average Keilman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keilman in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

Keilman Family History

Keilman Surname Meaning

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What is the average Keilman lifespan?

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Keilman Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Keilman

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Where is the Keilman family from?

What did your Keilman ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Keilman family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Keilman lifespan?

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