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Kalil Family History

Kalil Name Meaning

Muslim: variant spelling of Khalil.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Khalil, Kaleel, Kazi, Gail, Lail, Kail, Kalin, Salih, Pall, Kain

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Where is the Kalil family from?

You can see how Kalil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalil families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Kalil families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kalil's in the USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kalil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Kalil. 19% of Kalil men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kalil women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalil were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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What Kalil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalil 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kalil. 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 604 military records available for the last name Kalil. For the veterans among your Kalil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalil lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kalil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kalil in 1953 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

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