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Killens Family History

Killens Surname Meaning

Scottish English and Irish: variant of Killen with English post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain.

Flemish: genitivized patronymic from a short form of the personal name Kilian (compare Kill) or a habitational name for someone from Ter Killen in East Flanders.

This surname is rare in Belgium.

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


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Where is the Killens family from?

You can see how Killens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Killens families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Killens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Killens families in 1891.
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What did your Killens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killens. 100% of Killens 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killens 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Killens. 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 432 military records available for the last name Killens. For the veterans among your Killens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killens lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Killens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Killens in 1951 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killens 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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