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Kilgo Family History

Kilgo Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Kilgore. This surname is concentrated in AL.

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


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Where is the Kilgo family from?

You can see how Kilgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilgo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Kilgo families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilgo's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Kilgo families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilgo 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 Kilgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilgo. 37% of Kilgo men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Kilgo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilgo were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Kilgo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kilgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgo 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kilgo. 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 973 military records available for the last name Kilgo. For the veterans among your Kilgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kilgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kilgo in 1953 was 38, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilgo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilgo 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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