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Kili Family History

Kili 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, Kivi, Kile, Kill, Li, Kim, Gill, Kiel, King, Mill

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Where is the Kili family from?

You can see how Kili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kili family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kili families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kili families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kili's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kili ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Kili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kili 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kili. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kili. For the veterans among your Kili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kili lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kili in 1971 was 82, and 73 in 2002.

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