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Keihm Family History

Keihm Name 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: Keim, Kehm, Kihm, Kim, Kimm, Rehm, Kehr, Keil, Heim, Klim

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Where is the Keihm family from?

You can see how Keihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keihm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keihm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Keihm families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Keihm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keihm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keihm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keihm ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Keihm ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Keihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keihm 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Keihm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Keihm. For the veterans among your Keihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keihm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Keihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keihm in 1967 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

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