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Kilmen Family History

Kilmen 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: Killen, Kilman, Kilen, Kilmer, Kilmon, Kalman, Kinman, Kolman, Kelman

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Where is the Kilmen family from?

You can see how Kilmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kilmen families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilmen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kilmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilmen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kilmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kilmen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kilmen. For the veterans among your Kilmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Kilmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kilmen in 1981 was 70, and 73 in 1988.

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