Killela Family History

Killela Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Villela, Kilpela, Killelea, Kivela, Killeen, Killey, Killen, Kille, Villella, Killilea

1,000 record(s) for Killela

346	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
107	Military Records
60	Immigration Records
288	Census and Voter Lists
231	Member Trees

Where is the Killela family from?

You can see how Killela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killela family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Killela families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Killela's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Killela families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killela.

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

100%

What Killela family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 288 census records available for the last name Killela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Killela. 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.

Military Records

There are 107 military records available for the last name Killela. For the veterans among your Killela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Killela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Killela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Killela in 1963 was 64, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.