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Killackey Family History

Killackey 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: Mullarkey, Killey, Lackey, Killpack, Hillary, Wallace, Mullaney

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Where is the Killackey family from?

You can see how Killackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killackey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Killackey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Killackey family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Killackey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Killackey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killackey 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 Killackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killackey. 100% of Killackey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Killackey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killackey 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Killackey. 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 278 military records available for the last name Killackey. For the veterans among your Killackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killackey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Killackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Killackey in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killackey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killackey 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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