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Kille Family History

Kille Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Kill . German: variant of Kilian .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pille, Hille, Mille, Gille, Kill, Dille, Ille, Killey, Tilley, Kile

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Where is the Kille family from?

You can see how Kille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Kille families living in Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kille's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kille. 25% of Kille men worked as a Bank Clerk and 92% of Kille women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kille were Carpenter and Incapacitated. .

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*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 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    25%
  • Farmworker
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kille 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Kille. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kille. For the veterans among your Kille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kille lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kille in 1946 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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