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Killin Family History

Killin Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Killen.

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


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Where is the Killin family from?

You can see how Killin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Killin families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Killin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killin families in 1891.
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What did your Killin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killin. 81% of Killin 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
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Bank Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Killin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killin 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Killin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Killin. For the veterans among your Killin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Killin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Killin in 1954 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killin 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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