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Kilgen Family History

Kilgen 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: Gilgen, Killen, Kilen, Ilgen, Kingen, Kolden, Kilzer, Millen, Hillen

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Where is the Kilgen family from?

You can see how Kilgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kilgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kilgen families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Kilgen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kilgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kilgen. 100% of Kilgen men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Kilgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgen 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kilgen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kilgen. For the veterans among your Kilgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kilgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kilgen in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 2002.

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