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Kilts Family History

Kilts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kilz a habitational name from a place called Kilz (see Kilzer)

probably of Slavic origin (see Kilzer).

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


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Where is the Kilts family from?

You can see how Kilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Kilts families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kilts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilts families in 1891.
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What did your Kilts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilts. 30% of Kilts men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kilts women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilts were Machinist and Farming.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilts 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kilts. 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 739 military records available for the last name Kilts. For the veterans among your Kilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kilts in 1957 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilts 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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