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Killand Family History

Killand 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: Gilland, Holland, Calland, Kirkland, Millan, Wieland, Gillard, Ulland

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Where is the Killand family from?

You can see how Killand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Killand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Killand families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killand's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Killand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killand 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 251 census records available for the last name Killand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killand 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Killand. 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 22 military records available for the last name Killand. For the veterans among your Killand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killand lifespan?

Average Killand life expectancy in 1996 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killand 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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