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Kailing Family History

Kailing Surname 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: Railing, Failing, Karlin, Kalina, Halling, Harling, Kanning, Darling

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Where is the Kailing family from?

You can see how Kailing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kailing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kailing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kailing families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kailing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kailing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kailing 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 Kailing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kailing. 22% of Kailing men worked as an Operator and 100% of Kailing women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kailing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Kailing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kailing 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kailing. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kailing. For the veterans among your Kailing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kailing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kailing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kailing in 1956 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kailing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kailing 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.

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