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Kilander Family History

Kilander 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: Kolander, Lander, Bolander, Kinder, Melander, Helander, Klunder

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Where is the Kilander family from?

You can see how Kilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kilander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilander 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 Kilander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilander. 47% of Kilander men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kilander women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilander were Tree Surgeon and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Tree Surgeon
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%

What Kilander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Kilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilander 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Kilander. 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 171 military records available for the last name Kilander. For the veterans among your Kilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kilander in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilander 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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