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Kilkeary Family History

Kilkeary 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: Hilleary, Hillary, O'leary, Cleary, Vickery, Pilkey, Keary, Kilkelly

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Where is the Kilkeary family from?

You can see how Kilkeary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilkeary family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilkeary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kilkeary families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kilkeary's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kilkeary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilkeary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kilkeary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilkeary. 100% of Kilkeary men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kilkeary women worked as a Janitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

What Kilkeary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Kilkeary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilkeary 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Kilkeary. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kilkeary. For the veterans among your Kilkeary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilkeary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kilkeary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kilkeary in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilkeary 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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