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Khym Family History

Khym 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: Klym, Kim, Ham, Kay, Kam, Kimm, Shim, Kye, Thum, Khan

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Where is the Khym family from?

You can see how Khym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khym family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Khym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Khym families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Khym's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Khym families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khym 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 66 census records available for the last name Khym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khym 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Khym. 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 7 military records available for the last name Khym. For the veterans among your Khym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khym lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Khym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Khym in 1989 was 67, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khym 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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