Researching Billy Kilmer
Investigate the background of Billy Kilmer using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 8 people with the Kilmer surname? In that year Kilmer was ranked number 3571 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Billy means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of Billy Kilmer on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Billy Kilmer in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
| Country Collection | |
|---|---|
 |
Ancestry.com Global records search results for Billy Kilmer. |
 |
Ancestry.com US records search results for Billy Kilmer. |
|
Ancestry.co.uk UK records search results for Billy Kilmer. |
 |
Ancestry.ca Canadian records search results for Billy Kilmer. |
 |
Ancestry.com.au Australian records search results for Billy Kilmer. |
DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Kilmer ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
Have you reached a brick wall in your Kilmer Tree?
Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Billy Kilmer and the Kilmer Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Kilmer Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Kilmer family tree.
Study Parish Records for Billy Kilmer at Find My Past.
Look at for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Billy Kilmer using the FreeBMD database.
Search Genealogy Bank for Billy Kilmer records.
Search MyHeritage for Billy Kilmer information.
Check out the LDS Database for records about Billy Kilmer.
Research the Kilmer surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Kilmer Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 8 people with the Kilmer surname in the UK? Kilmer is now ranked number 4034 for popularity in the UK. |
Kilmer Genealogy Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Search the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Billy Kilmer.
Study MyTrees for information on the Kilmer family and people looking to contact living Kilmer relations.
Check out One Great Family for Kilmer records submitted by people who are already researching the Kilmer Family Tree.
Find Billy Kilmer from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Kilmer Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Kilmer surname using Genealogy.com forums .
| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Kilmer surname in the USA? Kilmer is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Kilmer Databases
Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on Billy Kilmer. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Billy Kilmer
Billy Kilmer
William Orland Kilmer Jr. (born September 5, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Redskins. He was also used as a running back and wide receiver. He played college football at UCLA, then 18 seasons as a professional. In 1964, while playing running back for the 49ers, Kilmer played a supporting role in one of the most infamous incidents in gridiron history when Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall ran Kilmer's fumble back 66 yards into the wrong end zone.
Source: Billy Kilmer, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Kilmer
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
Kallemeres Kallmyer Kellner Kelmere Kelner Kiehlmeier Killiner Killmer Killner Kilmartin Kilmary Kilmore Kilmurray Kilmurry Kilner Klainer Klammer Klamra Klehammer Kleiner Kleinerman Kleinert Klemmer Kleynermans Klinar Kliner Klingner Kluenner Kluner Klymer Klyner Kohlmer Kohlmorgen Kollmer Kollmeyer Kollmorgen Kolmer Kolumbar Kuhlmeyer
Comments
Looking for information on a Billy Kilmer in your family tree? Why not post a question here -