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Kils Family History

Kils 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: Kil, Hils, Kiss, Kile, Kies, Kill, Kilts, Dils, Fils, Kim

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Where is the Kils family from?

You can see how Kils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kils family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kils families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kils's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kils. 50% of Kils men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Kils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kils 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kils. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kils. For the veterans among your Kils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kils lifespan?

Average Kils life expectancy in 1983 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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