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Killian Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Killeen . German and Dutch: variant of Kilian .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kilian, Killin, Killion, Killman, Gillian, Sillman, Kirlin, Zillman

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Where is the Killian family from?

You can see how Killian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Killian families living in North Carolina. This was about 41% of all the recorded Killian's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Killian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killian. 17% of Killian men worked as a Farmer and 7% of Killian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killian were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Killian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killian 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Killian. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Killian. For the veterans among your Killian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killian lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Killian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Killian in 1940 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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