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Kilcrease Family History

Kilcrease Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Gilchrist .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gilcrease, Gilcrest, Gilchrest, Krase, Lease, Kincheloe, Kilbride

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Where is the Kilcrease family from?

You can see how Kilcrease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilcrease family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilcrease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kilcrease families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilcrease's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Kilcrease families in 1891.
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What did your Kilcrease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilcrease. 33% of Kilcrease men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kilcrease women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilcrease were Salesman and Farm Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kilcrease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilcrease 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kilcrease. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kilcrease. For the veterans among your Kilcrease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilcrease lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kilcrease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kilcrease in 1953 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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