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Killie Family History

Killie 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: Killin, Billie, Kille, Willie, Dillie, Kellie, Tillie, Lillie, Killip

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Where is the Killie family from?

You can see how Killie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Killie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Killie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Killie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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What did your Killie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killie. 46% of Killie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Killie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killie were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Killie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Killie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killie 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Killie. 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 113 military records available for the last name Killie. For the veterans among your Killie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Killie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Killie in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killie 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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