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Kiml Family History

Kiml 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: Kim, Kiel, Kil, Kimm, Kill, Kime, Kimel, Gill, Im, King

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Where is the Kiml family from?

You can see how Kiml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiml family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kiml family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiml's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiml families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiml surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiml ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kiml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiml 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kiml. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kiml. For the veterans among your Kiml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiml lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Kiml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiml in 1971 was 70, and 89 in 1989.

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