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Kilkin Family History

Kilkin 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, Wilkin, Filkins, Klein, Mirkin, Kilton, Elkin, Gilpin, Belkin

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Where is the Kilkin family from?

You can see how Kilkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kilkin families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kilkin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kilkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilkin 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 128 census records available for the last name Kilkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilkin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kilkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kilkin. For the veterans among your Kilkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilkin lifespan?

Average Kilkin life expectancy in 2002 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilkin 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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