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Kilmer Family History

Kilmer Name Meaning

German: variant of Gilmer from the medieval personal name Gildemir or Gilmar.

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


Similar surnames: Gilmer, Wilmer, Kimmer, Hilmer, Kilzer, Killmer, Kilber, Dimmer

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Where is the Kilmer family from?

You can see how Kilmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Kilmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kilmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kilmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kilmer. 100% of Kilmer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Kilmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kilmer. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kilmer. For the veterans among your Kilmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kilmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kilmer in 1944 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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