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Killbourn Family History

Killbourn 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: Kilbourn, Kilburn, Milbourn, Willborn, Willburn, Kilborn, Kilbourne

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Where is the Killbourn family from?

You can see how Killbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killbourn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Killbourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Killbourn families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Killbourn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Killbourn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killbourn 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 Killbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killbourn. 100% of Killbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Killbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Killbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killbourn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Killbourn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Killbourn. For the veterans among your Killbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killbourn lifespan?

Average Killbourn life expectancy in 1980 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killbourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killbourn 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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