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Kilgriff Family History

Kilgriff 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: Kilbride, Pilgrim, Griff, Kilduff, Iliff, Mcgriff, Milgrim, Cosgriff

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Where is the Kilgriff family from?

You can see how Kilgriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgriff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kilgriff family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilgriff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kilgriff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilgriff 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 30 census records available for the last name Kilgriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgriff 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 Kilgriff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kilgriff. For the veterans among your Kilgriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgriff lifespan?

Average Kilgriff life expectancy in 1999 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilgriff 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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