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Killins Name Meaning

Variant of Killens .

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


Similar surnames: Killings, Killin, Killens, Killips, Gillins, Billing, Filkins, Millis

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Where is the Killins family from?

You can see how Killins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Killins families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Killins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killins families in 1911.
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What did your Killins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Killins. 85% of Killins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Conductor
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Killins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killins 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Killins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Killins. For the veterans among your Killins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Killins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Killins in 1960 was 52, and 44 in 2004.

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