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Kahill Family History

Kahill 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: Dahill, Cahill, Rahill, Skahill, Hill, Hamill, Scahill, Thill, Magill

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Where is the Kahill family from?

You can see how Kahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kahill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kahill family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahill's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kahill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahill 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 Kahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahill. 30% of Kahill men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kahill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahill were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Upholsterer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kahill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahill 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kahill. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kahill. For the veterans among your Kahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kahill in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahill 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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