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Origins of the Kilpen surname

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About the Kilpens

We have a total number of 98 records for people with the last name Kilpen.

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Where do most Kilpens live?

In 1921, most Kilpens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kilpens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 86 records for the Kilpen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.

Who were Kilpens most likely to marry?

Collesons

&

Hulls

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kilpens.

What are the most common Kilpen first names?

  • Robert
  • William
  • Eva
  • Matilda

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kilpen family members

Common jobs for Kilpens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kilpens in 1921
Assisting In The Business

2

Boarding House Keeper

1

Cook Domestic

1

Governess Domestic

1

Housekeeper

1

Common Male occupations for Kilpens in 1921
Butchers Assist

2

Market Porter

2

Assisting In The Business

1

At Home With Parents

1

Butcher

1

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