Killby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Killby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Killby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Labourer 6
Servant 3
Blacksmith 2
House Fundholder 2
Silk Dresser Servant 2
Farmwork Knitter 1
Annuitant 1
Builder 1
Carver & Guilder 1
Errand Boy 1
Furrier 1
House Servant 1
Iron Moulder 1
Laborer 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Cloth Weaver 1
Farmer Of 36 5 Acres Employing 4 Labour 1
Iron Worker 1
Journeyman Famer 1
Out Of Trade 1
P L Weaver Worsted 1
Piecer At Mill 1
Reeler 1
Weaver 1

Killby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kilby 83% 12,540
2 Kilbey 67% 1,774
3 Killby 100% 929

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The surname Killby is the 3rd most popular variant of Kilby.

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