This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kylen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kylen Family History

Kylen 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: Kyle, Nylen, Kyles, Kalen, Kilen, Hylen, Kyler, Allen, Nolen, Oyler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kylen family from?

You can see how Kylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kylen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kylen family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kylen's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Kylen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kylen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kylen. 100% of Kylen men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Kylen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kylen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kylen

Passenger Lists

There are 174 immigration records available for the last name Kylen. 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.

View all Kylen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Kylen. For the veterans among your Kylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kylen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kylen family history

Discover More

What is the average Kylen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kylen in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kylen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kylen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial