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Killom Family History

Killom 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: Killam, Kellom, Dillon, Bollom, Kellow, Kilton, Killin, Kill, Killey

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Where is the Killom family from?

You can see how Killom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Killom families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Killom's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Killom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Killom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killom 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 Killom. 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 52 military records available for the last name Killom. For the veterans among your Killom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killom lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Killom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Killom in 1986 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killom 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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