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Killmon Family History

Killmon Surname Meaning

Altered form of Killman a surname of German or English origin.

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


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Where is the Killmon family from?

You can see how Killmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Killmon family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Killmon's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Killmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killmon 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 Killmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killmon. 43% of Killmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Killmon women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Killmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killmon 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Killmon. 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 243 military records available for the last name Killmon. For the veterans among your Killmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killmon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Killmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Killmon in 1961 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killmon 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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