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Keilman Family History

Keilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Keilmann: topographic name for someone who lived on or by a wedge-shaped piece of land.

It is derived from the German word Keil, which means 'wedge', combined with man, meaning 'man'.

This indicates the origin of the surname as being connected to a specific geographical feature.

Such surnames often reflect characteristics of the landscape where individuals or families lived.

Overall, the name Keilmann connects personal identity with unique topographic features.

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


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Where is the Keilman family from?

You can see how Keilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keilman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Keilman families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Keilman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Keilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keilman. 27% of Keilman men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Keilman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keilman were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Keilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Keilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keilman 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Keilman. 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 481 military records available for the last name Keilman. For the veterans among your Keilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keilman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Keilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Keilman in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keilman 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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