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Kilmire Family History

Kilmire 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: Gilmore, Wilmore, Kilgore, Kilmer, Dilmore, Hilaire, Kizzire, Filmore

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Where is the Kilmire family from?

You can see how Kilmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kilmire families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kilmire's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kilmire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilmire 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 91 census records available for the last name Kilmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kilmire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kilmire. For the veterans among your Kilmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmire lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Kilmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kilmire in 1978 was 69, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilmire 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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