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Kilnowitz Family History

Kilnowitz 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: Smilowitz, Kienitz, Kaplowitz, Aronowitz, Benowitz, Koplowitz, Lowitz

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Where is the Kilnowitz family from?

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

What did your Kilnowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kilnowitz. 100% of Kilnowitz men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kilnowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilnowitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kilnowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kilnowitz. For the veterans among your Kilnowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilnowitz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Kilnowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kilnowitz in 1978 was 63, and 85 in 1994.

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