This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kilb family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kilb Family History

Kilb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kil, Kolb, Kilby, Kalb, Kile, Kill, Gilb, Kielb, Kim, Gill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kilb family from?

You can see how Kilb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Kilb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kilb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kilb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilb. 15% of Kilb men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Kilb women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilb were Laborer and Teacher.

View Census Data for Kilb | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Kilb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kilb

Passenger Lists

There are 422 immigration records available for the last name Kilb. 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.

View all Kilb immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 625 military records available for the last name Kilb. For the veterans among your Kilb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kilb military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kilb family history

Discover More

What is the average Kilb lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kilb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kilb in 1955 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilb 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kilb family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial