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Kilsch Family History

Kilsch 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: Kirsch, Kisch, Kelsch, Hirsch, Milich, Pilch, Kalich, Zilch, Kulich

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Where is the Kilsch family from?

You can see how Kilsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kilsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Kilsch families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilsch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kilsch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilsch 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 68 census records available for the last name Kilsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilsch 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kilsch. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kilsch. For the veterans among your Kilsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilsch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Kilsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kilsch in 1982 was 86, and 33 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilsch 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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