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Kiall Family History

Kiall 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: Krall, Kall, Kill, Viall, Gill, Kiel, Gall, Wall, Kral, Mill

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Where is the Kiall family from?

You can see how Kiall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kiall family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiall's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kiall families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kiall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kiall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kiall. For the veterans among your Kiall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Kiall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kiall in 1970 was 32, and 46 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiall 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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