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Kilyn Family History

Kilyn 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: Kilen, Klyn, Kil, Kinn, Kin, Milan, Kilby, Kirn, Kiehn, Kalan

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Where is the Kilyn family from?

You can see how Kilyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kilyn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilyn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kilyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kilyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kilyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilyn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kilyn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kilyn. For the veterans among your Kilyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilyn lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Kilyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kilyn in 1990 was 69, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilyn 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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