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Kilens Family History

Kilens 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: Kilen, Killens, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Kile, Klenk, Kyles, Kies, Kalen

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Where is the Kilens family from?

You can see how Kilens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kilens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kilens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilens 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kilens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kilens. For the veterans among your Kilens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kilens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kilens in 1968 was 76, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilens 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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