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Kilfoile Family History

Kilfoile Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kilfoyle, Kilbride, Kilcoyne, Guilfoyle, Kilgore, Kille, Killilea

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Where is the Kilfoile family from?

You can see how Kilfoile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilfoile family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilfoile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kilfoile families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kilfoile's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Kilfoile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilfoile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Kilfoile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilfoile 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kilfoile. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kilfoile. For the veterans among your Kilfoile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilfoile lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kilfoile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kilfoile in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilfoile ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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