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Kilp Family History

Kilp 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, Kipp, Kile, Kill, Kalp, Kelp, Kip, Kulp, Kolp, Kim

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Where is the Kilp family from?

You can see how Kilp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kilp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kilp families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kilp's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kilp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilp. 100% of Kilp men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kilp women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Kilp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kilp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilp 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kilp. 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 404 military records available for the last name Kilp. For the veterans among your Kilp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kilp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kilp in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2002.

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