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Lilkendey Family History

Lilkendey 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: Kilkenny, Millender, Dillender, Linde, Lavender, Lindley, Linden

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Where is the Lilkendey family from?

You can see how Lilkendey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilkendey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilkendey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lilkendey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilkendey's in USA. California had the highest population of Lilkendey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilkendey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lilkendey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Lilkendey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilkendey 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Lilkendey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lilkendey. For the veterans among your Lilkendey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilkendey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lilkendey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lilkendey in 1966 was 87, and 55 in 2002.

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