Killiam Family History

Killiam Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: William, Killam, Killian, Gilliam, Hillian, Killin, Gillian, Gillham, Gwilliam, Kilian

18,000 record(s) for Killiam

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
361	Military Records
740	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
12K	Member Trees

Where is the Killiam family from?

You can see how Killiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killiam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killiam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Killiam family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Killiam's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Killiam families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killiam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killiam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killiam. 30% of Killiam men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Killiam women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killiam were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer

30%

Laborer

24%

Salesman

6%

Mechanic

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook

18%

Bookkeeper

12%

Teacher

12%

Housekeeper

12%

What Killiam family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Killiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killiam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 740 immigration records available for the last name Killiam. 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.

Military Records

There are 361 military records available for the last name Killiam. For the veterans among your Killiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Killiam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Killiam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Killiam in 1967 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killiam 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.