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Kailor Family History

Kailor 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: Tailor, Bailor, Kaylor, Failor, Ailor, Nailor, Sailor, Kaiser, Kapoor

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Where is the Kailor family from?

You can see how Kailor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kailor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kailor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kailor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kailor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kailor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kailor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Kailor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kailor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kailor. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kailor. For the veterans among your Kailor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kailor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Kailor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kailor in 1964 was 64, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kailor 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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