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Kihm Family History

Kihm Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a variant of Kiem an Alemannic variant of Keim. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Kihm family from?

You can see how Kihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kihm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kihm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kihm families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kihm's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kihm families in 1891.
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What did your Kihm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kihm. 40% of Kihm men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Kihm women worked as a Retired. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kihm were Owner and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kihm 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Kihm. 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 387 military records available for the last name Kihm. For the veterans among your Kihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kihm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kihm in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kihm 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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