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Killchrist Family History

Killchrist 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: Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Christ, Lillquist, Vilchis, Seachrist, Gilcrest

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Where is the Killchrist family from?

You can see how Killchrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killchrist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Killchrist families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Killchrist's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Killchrist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killchrist 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 91 census records available for the last name Killchrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killchrist 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Killchrist. 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 9 military records available for the last name Killchrist. For the veterans among your Killchrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killchrist lifespan?

Average Killchrist life expectancy in 1968 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killchrist 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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