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Kilker Family History

Kilker Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Kilcher which is the Alemannic form of Kircher.

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


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Where is the Kilker family from?

You can see how Kilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kilker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kilker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilker 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 Kilker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilker. 25% of Kilker men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Kilker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilker were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Kilker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilker 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Kilker. 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 410 military records available for the last name Kilker. For the veterans among your Kilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kilker in 1961 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilker 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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