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Kilbern Family History

Kilbern 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: Kilburn, Kilberg, Kilber, Kilborn, Gilbert, Kolberg, Kilzer, Silberg

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Where is the Kilbern family from?

You can see how Kilbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilbern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kilbern families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kilbern's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kilbern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilbern 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 498 census records available for the last name Kilbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilbern 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kilbern. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kilbern. For the veterans among your Kilbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilbern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kilbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kilbern in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilbern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilbern 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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