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Kilberg Family History

Kilberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name compound from German kühl ‘cold’ + Berg ‘hill’.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements kil ‘wedge’ (probably in a topographic sense from a corresponding placename element) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kilberg family from?

You can see how Kilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kilberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilberg families in 1891.
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What did your Kilberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kilberg. 100% of Kilberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilberg 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Kilberg. 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 181 military records available for the last name Kilberg. For the veterans among your Kilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kilberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kilberg in 1954 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilberg 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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