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Kahil Family History

Kahil 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: Kahl, Kail, Kalil, Basil, Kil, Kai, Ahl, Kuhl, Kabel, Kamel

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Where is the Kahil family from?

You can see how Kahil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kahil families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kahil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kahil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahil 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 145 census records available for the last name Kahil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahil 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kahil. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kahil. For the veterans among your Kahil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahil lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kahil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kahil in 1970 was 88, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahil 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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