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Killoran Family History

Killoran Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Luaighrinn ‘son of a devotee of (Saint) Luaighreann’ a Sligo saint.

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


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Where is the Killoran family from?

You can see how Killoran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killoran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Killoran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Killoran families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Killoran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killoran families in 1891.
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What did your Killoran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Killoran. 56% of Killoran men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Killoran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killoran were Postman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Colliery Hewer
    23%
  • Postman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • Barmaid
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Killoran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killoran 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Killoran. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Killoran. For the veterans among your Killoran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killoran lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Killoran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Killoran in 1952 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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