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Kilelee Family History

Kilelee 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: Killeen, Killey, Killen, Kieler, Kille, Killelea, Kiel, Pille, Keller

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Where is the Kilelee family from?

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

What did your Kilelee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kilelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilelee 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 Kilelee. 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 Kilelee. For the veterans among your Kilelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilelee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kilelee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kilelee in 1964 was 57, and 77 in 2001.

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