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Killingstad Family History

Killingstad 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: Killings, Billingham, Billington, Hollingshead, Hillestad, Kallestad

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Where is the Killingstad family from?

You can see how Killingstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killingstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Killingstad families living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Killingstad's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Killingstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killingstad 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 96 census records available for the last name Killingstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killingstad 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Killingstad. 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 15 military records available for the last name Killingstad. For the veterans among your Killingstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killingstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Killingstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Killingstad in 1964 was 51, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killingstad 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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