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Killings Family History

Killings Surname Meaning

German: from Killing a variant of Kilian or Kille (see Killey).

Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Külling a variant of Küllig itself a derivative of Kille (see Killey).

Or a topographic name from South German gülle ‘swamp dung puddle’.

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


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Where is the Killings family from?

You can see how Killings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Killings families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Killings's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killings families in 1891.
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What did your Killings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killings. 40% of Killings men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Killings women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killings were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killings 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Killings. 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 Killings. For the veterans among your Killings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killings lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Killings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Killings in 1960 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killings 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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