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Killene Family History

Killene 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: Killen, Killens, Millen, Hillen, Killeen, Gillen, Killin, Kallen

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Where is the Killene family from?

You can see how Killene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Killene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Killene families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killene's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killene 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 127 census records available for the last name Killene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killene 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Killene. 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 20 military records available for the last name Killene. For the veterans among your Killene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killene lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Killene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Killene in 1979 was 59, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killene 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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