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Kilps Family History

Kilps 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: Kilts, Kipps, Miles, Giles, Kil, Vilas, Milos, Hils, Kiss, Wiles

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Where is the Kilps family from?

You can see how Kilps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kilps families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kilps's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kilps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilps 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 Kilps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Worker and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilps. 100% of Kilps men worked as a Wood Worker and 100% of Kilps women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wood Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Kilps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Kilps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilps 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kilps. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kilps. For the veterans among your Kilps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kilps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kilps in 1966 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilps 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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