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Killy Family History

Killy Surname Meaning

see Kelly Killey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Killy family from?

You can see how Killy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Killy families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Killy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killy 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 Killy 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 Killy. 50% of Killy men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Killy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killy were Builders Labourer and Household Duties.

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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
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Land Worker
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Killy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Killy. 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 Killy. For the veterans among your Killy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Killy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Killy in 1946 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killy 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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