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Kileby Family History

Kileby 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: Kilby, Kiley, Kley, Wilby, Iley, Riley, Kirby, Kile, Kilday, Kibby

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Where is the Kileby family from?

You can see how Kileby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kileby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kileby families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kileby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Kileby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kileby 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 50 census records available for the last name Kileby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kileby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kileby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kileby. For the veterans among your Kileby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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