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Killman Family History

Killman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Killmann probably a derivative of Kilian. English: perhaps a variant of Gillman.

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


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Where is the Killman family from?

You can see how Killman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Killman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Killman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killman families in 1891.
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What did your Killman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killman. 72% of Killman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Milliner
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Killman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Killman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killman 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Killman. 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 995 military records available for the last name Killman. For the veterans among your Killman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Killman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Killman in 1953 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killman 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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