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Kilfether Family History

Kilfether 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: Billeter, Kletter, Kelleher, Kuether, Koether, Keleher, Klepper

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Where is the Kilfether family from?

You can see how Kilfether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilfether family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Kilfether families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kilfether family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilfether's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Kilfether families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kilfether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilfether 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kilfether. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kilfether. For the veterans among your Kilfether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilfether lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kilfether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kilfether in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilfether 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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