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Kilborne Family History

Kilborne Name 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: Kilborn, Kilbourne, Kilburn, Kilcoyne, Kilgore, Milbourne, Kilbane

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Where is the Kilborne family from?

You can see how Kilborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilborne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilborne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kilborne families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kilborne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kilborne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilborne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilborne. 25% of Kilborne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kilborne women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilborne 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Kilborne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Kilborne. For the veterans among your Kilborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilborne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kilborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kilborne in 1965 was 37, and 43 in 2002.

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