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Killarkey Family History

Killarkey 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: Mullarkey, Hillary, Killey, Larkey, Kirkey, Kilbarger, Malarkey

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Where is the Killarkey family from?

You can see how Killarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killarkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Killarkey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Killarkey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Killarkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killarkey 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 14 census records available for the last name Killarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killarkey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Killarkey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Killarkey. For the veterans among your Killarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killarkey lifespan?

Average Killarkey life expectancy in 1998 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killarkey 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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