Origins of the Killen surname
About the Killens
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Interesting facts about Killen
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Killens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Killen first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Killens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Killens in 1921
Charwoman
10
Domestic Servant
10
Dressmaker
10
Housekeeper
10
Laundress
9
Commmon male occupations for Killens in 1921
General Labourer
34
Coal Miner
23
Cabinet Maker
20
Shoemaker
20
Dock Labourer
17
