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Killin Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Killen .

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


Similar surnames: Killian, Dillon, Killen, Killion, Millen, Ballin, Skillen, Gillin

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Where is the Killin family from?

You can see how Killin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Killin families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Killin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killin families in 1911.
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What did your Killin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Killin. 72% of Killin 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
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Killin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killin 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Killin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Killin. For the veterans among your Killin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Killin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Killin in 1954 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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