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Killman Name 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


Similar surnames: Killmon, Billman, Sillman, Kilman, Tillman, Gillman, Pillman, Killian

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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 1911 there were 7 Killman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Killman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killman. 21% of Killman men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Killman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killman were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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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 Canada, 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.

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