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Kilbin Family History

Kilbin 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: Killin, Filbin, Albin, Klein, Kilby, Kilburn, Kilton, Gilpin, Kalin

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Where is the Kilbin family from?

You can see how Kilbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Kilbin families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Kilbin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilbin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kilbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilbin 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 44 census records available for the last name Kilbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilbin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kilbin. 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 Kilbin. For the veterans among your Kilbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilbin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilbin

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