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Killingbeck Family History

Killingbeck Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Seacroft, Yorkshire. The placename may derive from a derivative of an Old English personal name Cylla, a derivative of the Old Norse personal name Kille, or Old Norse kithlingr ‘young goat kid’.

Additionally, the etymology includes the Old Norse term bekkr meaning ‘stream beck’. This indicates a geographical connection to water features in the area.

The historical context of the name highlights the influence of various languages and cultures in shaping local identities.

Over time, such names have played a significant role in the ancestry and heritage of the region, linking people to their land.

Understanding these names contributes to the broader understanding of linguistic development and cultural exchange in the British Isles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Killingbeck family from?

You can see how Killingbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killingbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Killingbeck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Killingbeck families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Killingbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Killingbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Killingbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Killingbeck. 24% of Killingbeck men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 75% of Killingbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killingbeck were Glass Blower Retired and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    24%
  • House Painter
    18%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Glass Blower Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Killingbeck. 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 418 military records available for the last name Killingbeck. For the veterans among your Killingbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killingbeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Killingbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Killingbeck in 1954 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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