Killian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Killian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Killian family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Brick Layers Labourer 4
Coal Miner 2
Buckle Maker 2
Weaver 2
Bricklayer's Laborer 1
Licenced Vehicler 1
Nurse Government Department 1
Cooper 1
Brush Filler 1
Errand Boy 1
Labourer Farm Servant 1
Robber 1
Coachman Groom 1
General Dealer In Old Iron 1
Gas Stoker 1
Machinist 1

Killian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Killen 71% 1,828
2 Killeen 71% 891
3 Killin 86% 730
4 Kellon 57% 522
5 Killan 86% 410
6 Killian 100% 349
7 Killon 71% 298
8 Kellian 86% 253
9 Kellen 57% 242
10 Killion 86% 169
11 Kellan 71% 152

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The surname Killian is the 6th most popular variant of Killen.

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