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Killinger Name Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Killingen a place near Ellwangen (Baden-Württemberg) thought to be so named from association with St. Kilian (see Kilian ). from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name cognate with Gilbert (see Killey ).

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


Similar surnames: Dillinger, Fillinger, Kitzinger, Kittinger, Kitelinger, Killings

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Where is the Killinger family from?

You can see how Killinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Killinger families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Killinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killinger families in 1911.
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What did your Killinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Killinger. 100% of Killinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Killinger women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Killinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killinger 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Killinger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Killinger. For the veterans among your Killinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Killinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Killinger in 1947 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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