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Killmer Family History

Killmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kilmer.

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


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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 1911 there were 17 Killmer families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Killmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killmer families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Killmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killmer. 22% of Killmer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Killmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killmer were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Killmer family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killmer 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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