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Kilion Family History

Kilion 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: Kilton, Kilian, Kinion, Killion, Kilmon, Filion, Hilton, Dillon

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Where is the Kilion family from?

You can see how Kilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kilion families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilion's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilion 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilion 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kilion. 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 Kilion. For the veterans among your Kilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilion lifespan?

Average Kilion life expectancy in 1976 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilion 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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