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Killig Family History

Killig 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, Billig, Illig, Willig, Gillig, Killip, Lillig, Billing

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Where is the Killig family from?

You can see how Killig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Killig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Killig family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Killig's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Killig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killig 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 40 census records available for the last name Killig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killig 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Killig. 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 52 military records available for the last name Killig. For the veterans among your Killig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killig

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