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Kilger Family History

Kilger 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: Kilzer, Hilger, Dilger, Gilger, Kilner, Wilger, Bilger, Pilger

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Where is the Kilger family from?

You can see how Kilger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Kilger families living in Fife. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kilger's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kilger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilger 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 Kilger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilger. 34% of Kilger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kilger women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Malter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kilger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilger 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Kilger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kilger. For the veterans among your Kilger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kilger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kilger in 1951 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilger 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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