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![Show Contents]() Killmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Like many surnames, the name Killmer is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name. Early Origins of the Killmer familyThe surname Killmer was first found in Germany, where the name Killmer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Like many surnames, the name Killmer is taken from a feature of the terrain around the family's dwelling place; Kuhl comes from the Middle Low German word "kule," meaning a "hollow" or "depression." There are also several places in the northern part of Germany with that name. Early History of the Killmer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Killmer research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1651 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Killmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Killmer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kuhl, Kuhle, Kuhlen, Kuhlemann, Kuhlmann, Kulemann, Kule and many more. Early Notables of the Killmer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Killmer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Killmer migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Killmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Killmer, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1857 1
- William Killmer, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Killmer (post 1700) | + |
- Nelson B. Killmer, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Kings County 1st District, 1904 2
- James M. Killmer, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Rosedale, Kansas, 1886-87 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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