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Kheim Family History

Kheim 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: Heim, Keim, Kim, Helm, Shim, Keil, Klein, Klim, Kreis, Klemm

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kheim 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kheim. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kheim. For the veterans among your Kheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kheim lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Kheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kheim in 1980 was 68, and 57 in 1996.

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