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Killard Family History

Killard 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: Gillard, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Willard, Villard, Lillard

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Where is the Killard family from?

You can see how Killard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Killard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Killard families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Killard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killard 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 Killard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killard. 100% of Killard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Killard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Killard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killard 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Killard. 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 81 military records available for the last name Killard. For the veterans among your Killard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Killard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Killard in 1958 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killard 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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