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Killinger Family History

Killinger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Killingen, a place near Ellwangen (Baden-Württemberg), thought to be so named from association with St. Kilian (see Kilian).

From a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name cognate with Gilbert (see Killey).

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


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Where is the Killinger family from?

You can see how Killinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Killinger families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Killinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killinger families in 1891.
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What did your Killinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killinger. 100% of Killinger 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Killinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killinger 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Killinger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Killinger. For the veterans among your Killinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Killinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Killinger in 1947 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killinger 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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