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Khalil Family History

Khalil Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic khalīl ‘friend’. Khalīlullāh ‘friend of God’ is an honorific title given to the prophet Ibrahim (which corresponds to the Biblical Abraham; see Ibrahim).

See the Koran 12 ‘God/Allah took Ibrahim as his friend.’ Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Khalil family from?

You can see how Khalil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khalil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Khalil families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Khalil's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Khalil families in 1920.
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What did your Khalil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Khalil. 100% of Khalil men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Khalil women worked as a New Worker.

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Khalil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khalil 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Khalil. 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 503 military records available for the last name Khalil. For the veterans among your Khalil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khalil lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Khalil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Khalil in 1949 was 49, and 63 in 2004.

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