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Kylander Family History

Kylander 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: Kolander, Nylander, Rylander, Lander, Bolander, Melander, Helander

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Where is the Kylander family from?

You can see how Kylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kylander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kylander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Kylander families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kylander's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kylander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kylander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kylander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kylander. 34% of Kylander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kylander women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kylander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Kylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kylander 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Kylander. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kylander. For the veterans among your Kylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kylander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kylander in 1965 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kylander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kylander 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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