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Kilsby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Kilsby in Northamptonshire. The placename probably derives from Old English cild ‘child’ (genitive cildes) + Old Norse ‘farmstead village’ with change from initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kilby, Silsby, Wilby, Kinsey, Kelsey, Kirby, Kilday, Kibby, Kimsey

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Where is the Kilsby family from?

You can see how Kilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Kilsby family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kilsby's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kilsby families in 1840.
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What did your Kilsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kilsby. 60% of Kilsby men worked as a 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%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilsby 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Kilsby. 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 618 military records available for the last name Kilsby. For the veterans among your Kilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilsby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kilsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kilsby in 1952 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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