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Kilin Family History

Kilin 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: Kalin, Killin, Kilian, Kilen, Kolin, Kirlin, Karlin, Kil, Klink

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Where is the Kilin family from?

You can see how Kilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kilin families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kilin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kilin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Kilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilin 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kilin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kilin. For the veterans among your Kilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Kilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kilin in 1964 was 67, and 61 in 1975.

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