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Kilmon Family History

Kilmon 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 Kilmon family from?

You can see how Kilmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kilmon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilmon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilmon families in 1911.
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What did your Kilmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilmon. 38% of Kilmon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kilmon women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kilmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmon 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kilmon. 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 279 military records available for the last name Kilmon. For the veterans among your Kilmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kilmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kilmon in 1958 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilmon 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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