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Killiner Family History

Killiner Surname Meaning

apparently a late variant of Kilner. Compare William Killiner or Kilner 1752 in PROB 11.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Killiner family from?

You can see how Killiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killiner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Killiner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Killiner families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Killiner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Killiner families in 1891.
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What did your Killiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killiner. 100% of Killiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Killiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killiner 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Killiner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Killiner. For the veterans among your Killiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killiner lifespan?

Average Killiner life expectancy in 2002 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killiner 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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