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Killiard Family History

Killiard 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: Gilliard, Hilliard, Williard, Dilliard, Milliard, Gillard, Millard

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Where is the Killiard family from?

You can see how Killiard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killiard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Killiard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Killiard family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Killiard's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Killiard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killiard 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 231 census records available for the last name Killiard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killiard 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Killiard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Killiard. For the veterans among your Killiard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killiard lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Killiard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Killiard in 1980 was 73, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killiard 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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