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Kilgos Family History

Kilgos 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: Kilgus, Kilgo, Milos, Kilton, Klos, Bigos, Kilts, Kloos, Kilgore

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Where is the Kilgos family from?

You can see how Kilgos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kilgos family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilgos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kilgos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilgos 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 42 census records available for the last name Kilgos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgos 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kilgos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kilgos. For the veterans among your Kilgos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Kilgos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kilgos in 1974 was 78, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilgos 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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