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Kilsby Family History

Kilsby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Kilsby in Northamptonshire. The placename probably derives from Old English cild ‘child’ (genitive cildes) + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

With change from initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence.

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


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Where is the Kilsby family from?

You can see how Kilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Kilsby families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kilsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilsby families in 1911.
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What did your Kilsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kilsby. 28% of Kilsby men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Kilsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilsby were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Household Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Dental Mechanic
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Kilsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilsby 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Kilsby. 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 618 military records available for the last name Kilsby. For the veterans among your Kilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilsby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kilsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kilsby in 1952 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilsby 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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