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Killett Family History

Killett Surname Meaning

see Kellett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Killett family from?

You can see how Killett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Killett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Killett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Killett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killett 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 Killett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killett. 100% of Killett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Killett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killett 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Killett. 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 221 military records available for the last name Killett. For the veterans among your Killett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Killett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Killett in 1949 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killett 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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