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Kilgus Family History

Kilgus Surname Meaning

German: from an altered form of the personal name Kilius a Latinate form of Kilian.

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


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Where is the Kilgus family from?

You can see how Kilgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kilgus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kilgus family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilgus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilgus families in 1891.
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What did your Kilgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilgus. 23% of Kilgus men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kilgus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilgus were Owner and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kilgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgus 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Kilgus. 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 599 military records available for the last name Kilgus. For the veterans among your Kilgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kilgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kilgus in 1949 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilgus 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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