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Killits Family History

Killits 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: Willits, Killips, Millis, Killings, Killin, Lillis, Kellis, Gillis

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Where is the Killits family from?

You can see how Killits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Killits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Killits families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Killits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Killits families in 1880.
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What did your Killits ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Killits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killits 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Killits. 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 5 military records available for the last name Killits. For the veterans among your Killits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killits lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Killits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Killits in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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