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Killan Family History

Killan Surname Meaning

see Killen.

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


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Where is the Killan family from?

You can see how Killan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Killan families living in Shropshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Killan's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Killan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killan 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 Killan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killan. 100% of Killan 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 Killan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Killan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killan 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Killan. 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 510 military records available for the last name Killan. For the veterans among your Killan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Killan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Killan in 1973 was 66, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killan 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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