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Kilthau Family History

Kilthau 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: Filteau, Witham, Feltham, Kirkham, Littau, Kilton, Kilday, Kita

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Where is the Kilthau family from?

You can see how Kilthau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilthau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilthau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kilthau family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilthau's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kilthau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilthau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilthau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilthau. 60% of Kilthau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kilthau women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilthau were Toggler and 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
    60%
  • Toggler
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Kilthau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Kilthau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilthau 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kilthau. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kilthau. For the veterans among your Kilthau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilthau lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Kilthau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kilthau in 1950 was 37, and 88 in 2002.

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