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Kiler Family History

Kiler 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: Kiper, Kilzer, Kile, Filer, Kiker, Kier, Keiler, Miler, Kieler, Kizer

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Where is the Kiler family from?

You can see how Kiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Kiler families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kiler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiler 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 Kiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiler. 43% of Kiler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kiler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiler were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiler 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Kiler. 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 444 military records available for the last name Kiler. For the veterans among your Kiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kiler in 1964 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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