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Kyl Family History

Kyl 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, Kye, Kyle, Byl, Kayl, Ky, Yu, Ku, Kim, Ko

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Where is the Kyl family from?

You can see how Kyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kyl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kyl family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kyl's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kyl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Kyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kyl. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kyl. For the veterans among your Kyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Kyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kyl in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

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