Killingbeck Family History

Killingbeck Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Seacroft, Yorkshire. The placename may derive from a derivative of an Old English personal name Cylla, a derivative of the Old Norse personal name Kille, or Old Norse kithlingr ‘young goat kid’.

Additionally, the etymology includes the Old Norse term bekkr meaning ‘stream beck’. This indicates a geographical connection to water features in the area.

The historical context of the name highlights the influence of various languages and cultures in shaping local identities.

Over time, such names have played a significant role in the ancestry and heritage of the region, linking people to their land.

Understanding these names contributes to the broader understanding of linguistic development and cultural exchange in the British Isles.

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

9K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
418	Military Records
411	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
15K	Member Trees

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Where is the Killingbeck family from?

You can see how Killingbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killingbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Killingbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Killingbeck families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Killingbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killingbeck families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killingbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Killingbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Killingbeck.

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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.

Labourer

42%

Farmer

30%

Laborer

18%

Winder

12%

What Killingbeck family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Killingbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killingbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Killingbeck. 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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Military Records

There are 418 military records available for the last name Killingbeck. For the veterans among your Killingbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killingbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Killingbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Killingbeck in 1954 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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Killingbeck Surname Meaning

Additionally, the etymology includes the Old Norse term bekkr meaning ‘stream beck’. This indicates a geographical connection to water features in the area.

The historical context of the name highlights the influence of various languages and cultures in shaping local identities.

Over time, such names have played a significant role in the ancestry and heritage of the region, linking people to their land.

Understanding these names contributes to the broader understanding of linguistic development and cultural exchange in the British Isles.

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

Where is the Killingbeck family from?

What did your Killingbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Killingbeck.

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.

Labourer

42%

Farmer

30%

Laborer

18%

Winder

12%

What Killingbeck family records will you find?

What is the average Killingbeck lifespan?

Killingbeck Family History

Killingbeck Surname Meaning

33,000 record(s) for Killingbeck

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What did your Killingbeck ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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What is the average Killingbeck lifespan?

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Killingbeck Surname Meaning

33,000 record(s) for Killingbeck

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Where is the Killingbeck family from?

What did your Killingbeck ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Killingbeck family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Killingbeck family history

What is the average Killingbeck lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Killingbeck family tree

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