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Kilda Family History

Kilda 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: Kilday, Kida, Wilda, Kil, Villa, Ida, Kind, Wild, Vila, Kanda

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Where is the Kilda family from?

You can see how Kilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kilda families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Kilda family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilda's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kilda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Kilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilda 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kilda. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kilda. For the veterans among your Kilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilda lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Kilda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kilda in 1985 was 85, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilda 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.

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