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Killmer Name Meaning

German: variant of Kilmer .

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


Similar surnames: Hillmer, Gillmer, Willmer, Kilmer, Follmer, Ullmer, Fullmer, Koller

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Where is the Killmer family from?

You can see how Killmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Killmer families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Killmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killmer. 50% of Killmer 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
    50%
  • Poultry domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Killmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killmer 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Killmer. 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 895 military records available for the last name Killmer. For the veterans among your Killmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killmer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Killmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Killmer in 1943 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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